Author Topic: Bear Kodiak Specials 1955-1967 Identification Guide (Read 46818 times)

yellow bow · « **Reply #60 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:46:00 PM »

add my '56KS to the list FO17631 64" 51#

joe

Wade Phillips · « **Reply #61 on:** April 12, 2009, 04:38:00 PM »

OK Trap & Doc

Here is your updated list of 1958 and 1959 Kodiak Specials...

We haven't started a list for 1955 to 1957 yet..

1959 Kodiak Specials…

1959 62", 42# - VA040 - underlays - Bjorn
1959 62", 59# - VA105 - underlays - BowDoc
1959 62”, 45# - Display - underlays - Wade
1959 62", 46# - VA 228 - no underlays - Chuck
1959 62", 50# - VA467L - no underlays - Wade
1959 62", 50# - VA558L - no underlays - Trap
1959 62", 55# - VA612L - no underlays - Wade
1959 62", 40-45# - 17HX12 - no underlays – Chuck

1959 64", 52# - WA139 - underlays - Wade
1959 64", 52# - WA749 - underlays – BowDoc
1959 64", 48# - WB069 - underlays – Auction 5-02-2009
1959 64", 48# - WB504 - underlays - Trap
1959 64", 28# - WB934 – no underlays - Bill (original)
1959 64", 45# - WC020 - underlays - Chuck
1959 64", 53# - WC061 - no underlays - Jeremy
1959 64", 47# - WC365L - no underlays – Wade
1959 64", 50# - WC554L - auction
1959 64", 55# - WC771 - underlays???? Auction
1959 64", 50# - ?????? - no underlays – Wade
1959 64", 52# - WL197 - no underlays - Bjorn

1959 66", 28# - XA844 - underlays - Wade
1959 66", 43# - XA969 - underlay - Bjorn
1959 66", 37# - XB05 - underlays - Dennis
1959 66", 42# - XC 412 - no underlays - Chris
1959 66", 44# - XD049 - no underlays - Scott
1959 66", 48# - XD119 - no underlays - Trap
1959 66", 49# - XD178 - no underlays - Bjorn
1959 66", 40# - XE403L - no underlays - seboomook
1959 66", 47# - XE685 – no underlays Dennis
1959 66", 39# - XF090 – no underlays - Chuck
1959 66", 40# - XF877R - no underlays - Chuck

1959 68", 42# - YA270 - underlays - Auction
1959 68", 45#@29" - YA349 - underlays - Dennis
1959 68", 45# - YA367 - underlays - Wade
1959 68", 39# - YA456 - underlays - 2-26-08 Auction
1959 68”, 32# - YB499A - no underlays – Chuck
1959 68", 47# - YB626L - no underlays - Jeff
1959 68", 38# - YB965 - no underlays - Wade
1959 68", 55# - 9YX29 - no underlays - Bjorn

1959 70”, 42# - ZA003 - underlays – Auction 3-30-2009 LH
1959 70", 40# - ZA110 - underlays - Chuck
1959 70", 38# - ?????? - underlays removed – Wade

On 1959 Kodiak Specials, factory underlays are a layer of black marcata that was added to the belly side of the last 4" of the limb tips of some bows as shown below. The term, "underlays", is collector jargon to describe this cosmetic feature in a single word. The purpose of this list is to determine the order and frequency of this cosmetic feature.

1958 Kodiak Special Serial Numbers …..

1958 62", 40# - YA214 – Auction 4-15-2009
1958 62", 44# - YC815 – Wade
1958 62", 47# - YG315 – Chuck
1958 62", 49# - YG895- Brad
1958 62", 47# - 4E339 – Wade - Serial Number was re-written on top of camo paint, that may be a mistake (YE339 seems more logical) original number may still be under paint...

1958 64", 55# - YC124 – Wade
1958 64", 33#@26" - YE390 – Chuck
1958 64", 45# - YG447 – Bob

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

TRAP · « **Reply #62 on:** April 12, 2009, 05:17:00 PM »

Oops here's another one.

1959 66", 48# XD119 - no underlays - Trap

Thanks Wade, Trap

seboomook · « **Reply #63 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:32:00 PM »

One more

1958 62", 49#- YG895- Brad

TRAP · « **Reply #64 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:44:00 PM »

I bet that's a great shooting bow Brad.

Trap

seboomook · « **Reply #65 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:50:00 PM »

It really is, I like it better than the '58 60"
Kodiak. I put one of your rests on. That must be
the difference

TRAP · « **Reply #66 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:00:00 PM »

Yeah, that's it, LOL, those 62" Bears are Special

Trap

jcar315 · « **Reply #67 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:56:00 PM »

My mistake on not looking further down the page. Just got this bow so I will put this post in its proper place:

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Hope this helps in the info compiling. This bow is wrong handed for me so not sure how long it will be staying at my house.

yellow bow · « **Reply #68 on:** April 27, 2009, 07:54:00 PM »

here is another YF155 64" 44# 1958 KS no underlays
joe

Hoof · « **Reply #69 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:12:00 PM »

Here's a couple more to add Wade no underlays on either...
WD 438 64" 50#
VA 605 62" 40# L.

azdriheat · « **Reply #70 on:** May 17, 2009, 09:47:00 PM »

59, LH, 66", 40#, XE436A, no underlays.

-Joe-

JL · « **Reply #71 on:** May 25, 2009, 01:53:00 AM »

Hey guys,

Just traded for a 64" 51# 59 KS myself today. The bow is signed in the sight window by Glenn St. Charles and was refinished by Joe St. Charles. Looking forword to getting this bow.

JL

FBB · « **Reply #72 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:04:00 AM »

Hey JL,

Did you find this on the Wall? If so I was looking at that bow myself but I have a new self imposed rule when I think I want another bow I have to wait a few days before I buy it. Though I lose out on some bows I haven't been going through as much money which I could use for other things like I don't know... food. Let us know what she looks/shoots like.

JL · « **Reply #73 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:37:00 AM »

I found it here on Tradgang. I have a self imposed rule also. I can only buy one bow a year so I traded for this bow. I always thought the KS was a great looking bow and have desired one for some time. Think I'm going to need another Trap feather rest for her. What's the general consensus on the shootability of these vintage KS's?

Thanks!

450 marlin · « **Reply #74 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:00:00 PM »

Just picked up this mint 59 Kodiak Special 64" 47# in left hand, looks to have been a display bow.

Migra Bill · « **Reply #75 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:53:00 PM »

Wade/Bowdoc- In one of your previous posts I see -

1959 62", 59# - VA105 - underlays - BowDoc

I now own this bow!! How did you guys know about it?

Wade Phillips · « **Reply #76 on:** June 01, 2009, 12:05:00 PM »

Bill - Doc originally posted the specs on your bow.

Roy - I see that your 59 KS has 3 holes in the sight window. don't know if you realize it or not, but the bow was originally used as a dealer display bow with one arrow attached to each of the three holes.

Wade Phillips · « **Reply #77 on:** June 01, 2009, 02:44:00 PM »

This list should include all the 1959 Kodiak Special data submitted to this date...

1959 Kodiak Specials… June 1, 2009 Updated List

1959 62", 42# - VA040 - underlays - Bjorn
1959 62", 59# - VA105 - underlays - Bill
1959 62”, 45# - Display - underlays - Wade
1959 62", 46# - VA 228 - no underlays - Chuck
1959 62", 50# - VA467L - no underlays - Wade
1959 62", 50# - VA558L - no underlays - Trap
1959 62", 51# - VA575 - no underlays - Norman
1959 62", 40# - VA605L - no underlays - Chris
1959 62", 55# - VA612L - no underlays - Wade
1959 62", 40-45# - 17HX12 - no underlays - Chuck

1959 64", 52# - WA139 - underlays - Wade
1959 64", 52# - WA749 - underlays - BowDoc
1959 64", 48# - WB069 - underlays - Auction 5-02-2009
1959 64", 48# - WB504 - underlays - Trap
1959 64", 28# - WB934 - no underlays - Bill (original)
1959 64", 45# - WC020 - underlays - Chuck
1959 64", 53# - WC061 - no underlays - Jeremy
1959 64", 47# - WC124 - no underlays - Roy
1959 64", 47# - WC365L - no underlays - Wade
1959 64", 50# - WC554L - auction
1959 64", 55# - WC771 - underlays???? Auction
1959 64", 50# - WD438 - no underlays - Chris
1959 64", 50# - ?????? - no underlays - Wade
1959 64", 52# - WL197 - no underlays - Bjorn
1959 64", 51# - ?????? - underlays ?? - JL

1959 66", 28# - XA844 - underlays - Wade
1959 66", 43# - XA969 - underlay - Bjorn
1959 66", 37# - XB05 - underlays - Dennis
1959 66", 42# - XC 412 - no underlays - Chris
1959 66", 44# - XD049 - no underlays - Scott
1959 66", 48# - XD119 - no underlays - Trap
1959 66", 49# - XD178 - no underlays - Bjorn
1959 66", 40# - XE436A - no underlays - Joe - LH
1959 66", 40# - XE403L - no underlays - seboomook
1959 66", 47# - XE685 – no underlays Dennis
1959 66", 39# - XF090 – no underlays - Chuck
1959 66", 40# - XF877R - no underlays - Chuck

1959 68", 42# - YA270 - underlays - Auction
1959 68", 45#@29" - YA349 - underlays - Dennis
1959 68", 45# - YA367 - underlays - Wade
1959 68", 39# - YA456 - underlays - 2-26-08 Auction
1959 68”, 32# - YB499A - no underlays - Chuck
1959 68", 47# - YB626L - no underlays - Jeff
1959 68", 38# - YB965 - no underlays - Wade
1959 68", 55# - 9YX29 - no underlays - Bjorn

1959 70”, 42# - ZA003 - underlays - Auction 3-30-2009 - LH
1959 70", 40# - ZA110 - underlays - Chuck
1959 70", 38# - ?????? - underlays removed - Wade

On 1959 Kodiak Specials, factory underlays are a layer of black marcata that was added to the belly side of the last 4" of the limb tips of some bows as shown below. The term, "underlays", is collector jargon to describe this cosmetic feature in a single word. The purpose of this list is to determine the order and frequency of this cosmetic feature.

Lamont Granger · « **Reply #78 on:** June 01, 2009, 05:34:00 PM »

Wade,
I have a RH 1959 68" Kod Special
sn YA 715
39#
no underlays
I have another at home, I will bring in the specs tomorrow on that one. It is a LH 64"
Lamont

d. ward · « **Reply #79 on:** June 01, 2009, 05:46:00 PM »

gee's I lost my spot with the 62" 59#er now Bill bow ? and to top that off another tradgang member has the 64" 52#er now too.Damn it I gotta quit sleeping at night and get back to trading buying selling.I hate having my name taken off any list.Yes even that list.........bowdoc

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