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Offline Wade Phillips

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #40 on: March 13, 2009, 09:57:00 PM »
Rich - These are the five 1958 KS that I have kept for shooting and display...

Kodiak Specials
1958 62", 44# - YC815
1958 64", 55# - YC124
1958 66", 49# - YC345
1958 68", 45# - YC753
1958 70", 54# - YE921

I believe I still have one more 62", 55# but can not find it right now as it was never in the display, just in with the extras. If I find it, will let you know.

It is obvious the 1958 KS letter sequence order is much different than the more straight forward sequence used in 1959.

I have never attempted to track the 1958 KS numbering to be able to give you an order that could be followed 90%+ of the time like the 1959 KS.

If anyone wants to post their 1958 Kodiak Special Serial numbers, I will add them to this list by editing the post so we can try to make sense of them...
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Offline Bowbent

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #41 on: March 13, 2009, 11:18:00 PM »
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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #42 on: March 14, 2009, 12:02:00 AM »
I'd love to help on this one....but....I dont have one   :(  

Yet  :bigsmyl:  

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Offline Wade Phillips

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #43 on: March 14, 2009, 12:42:00 AM »
Bowbent - Nice 1955 and 1956 Kodiak Specials. Don't think we want to start a serial number recording session just yet on those years, but if you leave the photographs posted, we can refer back to them and get them recorded if we continue on and record the 55/56 serial numbers.

Also want to mention your photographs are a little oversize for what TradGang permits. 640 is the max width, unless it has changed recently. I'd hate to see one of the moderators remove your post.

OK Trap - I mentioned in my post that I can not find a 62", 55# right now that has been floating around here for quite a while... and a couple of hours later, you suddenly post that you want one...

Or are you just looking for any 1958?

Tonight in the boneyard (the garage racks of extra bows) I did find a couple of 66" 1957 KS, 34# & 46# both looks straight.

As I am sure you know the 1957 and 1958 were built on the same form, the difference being the laminations in the riser. Blindfolded I'm not sure anyone would know the difference shooting bows from the two different years.

If you are interested in either or both, you know I will cheat you right... oops, I meant, treat you right...
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Offline alaskabowhunter

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #44 on: March 14, 2009, 12:51:00 AM »
Kodiak Specials
1958 62", 47# - YG315
1958 64", 33#@26" - YE390
1958 66", 57# - YF995
1958 68", 58# - YE421
1958 70",  player to be named at a later date....

 
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Offline Wade Phillips

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #45 on: March 14, 2009, 01:35:00 AM »
Chuck, Thanks for posting the  serial numbers. I especially liked your concept on the 70", player to be named at a later date....

Your concept might be better stated as...

"Draft pick to be selected in later round"

Hey, it looks like you are in need of some replacement 1958 KS strike plates too. Trap is sending me a sample for some bows. Will let you know how they look. Trap - the pressure is on you now...
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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #46 on: March 14, 2009, 01:38:00 AM »
LOL Wade, Actually I hadnt given the 58 Kodiak Special much thought.  I was just funnin around.  

The 57 and 58 KSs are on the list of things to watch down the road but I have some other gaps to fill first.  

Thanks for the offer though, Trap
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Offline Wade Phillips

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #47 on: March 14, 2009, 01:46:00 AM »
Trap - With your Kodiaks you have plenty of better shooting bows than the 66" 1957 KS.

What other gaps are you looking to fill first?

Personally, I hope Chuck puts that 64" Rosewood Sight Window up for his next monthly give away, and that I win it!
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Offline TRAP

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #48 on: March 14, 2009, 02:39:00 AM »
Great question Wade, I'm not sure where to go from here.  So many great bows out there.  

I've only collected '54 through '62 Kodiaks.  I've had several 62" Grizzlies but have sold most of them off or traded them to add Kodiaks.  

I considered the static Kodiaks and have also considered the 63 through 66 Kodiaks.  

The 59 and 60 Kodiak Specials are attractive.  

I may just try to add "special" bows that fit in with the group of bows I currently have.  

I'm actually quite satisfied with the bows I have which is more than I can shoot.  I'm starting to appreciate the other Bear Archery collectibles such as  back quivers, arrows, photographs etc.

If Chuck puts the 64" RW up for a give away, I hope you win it.  You just never know. Is that a gap you are trying to fill?  

About those plates, I'm trying to locate some leather that thin. . I'll find it. Just takes time.  

Sorry for the Hijack, you asked so I just kinda rambled.

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Offline Wade Phillips

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #49 on: March 14, 2009, 09:32:00 AM »
Trap - I'm just giving Chuck a hard time about giving away a rare bow that is in great shape. Hey, I tried offering him money (my standard offer) right after he got the 64" RW and that never worked.

Just combined Chuck's 1958 KS Serial numbers in with the ones I posted earlier.  You can see the scrambled mess by lengths, when compared to the order by length for most 1959 KS...

I'm sure if more add more to this now very short list, the order will become even more scrambled...

Kodiak Specials

1958 62", 44# - YC815 – Wade
1958 62", 47# - YG315 – Chuck

1958 64", 55# - YC124 – Wade
1958 64", 33#@26" - YE390 – Chuck

1958 66", 49# - YC345 – Wade
1958 66", 57# - YF995 – Chuck

1958 68", 45# - YC753 – Wade
1958 68", 58# - YE421 – Chuck

1958 70", 54# - YE921 – Wade
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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #50 on: April 08, 2009, 02:24:00 AM »
Here is another '58 for the list -

64" 45# YG447

   
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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #51 on: April 08, 2009, 08:16:00 AM »
Nice addition to your 58 collection Bob  :thumbsup:  

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #52 on: April 09, 2009, 06:26:00 PM »
New data from the auction site.

59 Kodiak Special
YA270
68"
42#
with underlays

59 Kodiak Special LH
WC771
64"
55#
underlays ????

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #53 on: April 09, 2009, 08:58:00 PM »
Mine is a 1956 Kodiak Special
          2554
          64"
          50#
         Kurt
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Offline d. ward

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #54 on: April 09, 2009, 09:04:00 PM »
man they sold a lot of Specials huh ? where the hell did Wade get off to ???????? bd
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Offline TRAP

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #55 on: April 09, 2009, 09:12:00 PM »
He slackin  :bigsmyl:  

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Offline Wade Phillips

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #56 on: April 09, 2009, 10:46:00 PM »
Doc & Trap - Boy, I am doing anything but slackin. Up to my ears here for a couple more weeks while some of my family is on vacation. Also trying to get back to finishing up a partially completed project, updating a book that was printed 5 years ago. When things get back to normal or I take a break, will get these Special lists updated. Will try to check in everyday and straight you two out when you need it...
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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #57 on: April 09, 2009, 11:15:00 PM »
Yes Sir   :p  

Did you hear that?  Straighten Up Doc!!!!!

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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #58 on: April 10, 2009, 05:41:00 AM »
Trap I was thinking he was laying on the beach somewhere soaken up the sun and not even thinking about us.I feel better now...bd
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Re: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide
« Reply #59 on: April 10, 2009, 08:37:00 AM »
Yeah, I'm sure we're first and foremost in his thoughts  ;)  

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