1959 Grizzly 65# pics

[Bjorn]

I was fortunate to have this beautiful bruiser come my way

 

I shot it a couple of times-quiet and smooth but 65# is too much for my old joints.
The previous owner bought the bow new and hunted with it a lot back in the day.

[TRAP]

sweet...Trap

[Mike Shaw]

How can you tell a 59 from a 60? Some where I thought I read it was the tips.

[Mike Shaw]

Did the 59's have a copper coin?

[ckruse]

Bjorn, you got a deal on that one. I was watching it and almost bid, but let it go. I love it when they turn out like this after really poor pics, etc. Good hit! CKruse

[Bjorn]

The accepted method for dating 1959 and 1960 Grizzlies is the tips: 1959 it was Micarta and 1960 was Fiberglass.
The F/G is shiny and rounded whereas the micarta is multiple layers like paper, flatter in shape and 'softer' texture. In fact Micarta is impregnated paper.
The tips on this bow are Micarta; which makes it a 1959.
The coins will vary from nickel to brass willy nilly, and not by model year.
The grip sizes on both model years are the same, although I am sure they did special orders if requested.

[Mike Shaw]

Thanks Bjorn: I learn smoething new every day.I will keep that in my notes

[MJB]

Bjorn,
That's a beauty for sure