The '57 Kodiak is not just a bow ...

[Blackhawk]

...it's a piece of history.  At least that's what I think of the 60" 1957 Kodiak.
 
It was 1957 when Glenn St. Charles, Keith Clemmons, and Dick Bolding made that first historic trip to Alaska to hunt the Little Delta area.  They all carried 60" 1957 Kodiaks with Glenn carrying a 57# model.  I'm not sure what weights the other two hunters carried.
 
For some reason, I had never been able to grab the 60" version, but I had a couple 1957 Kodiaks in 64" that were great shooters.
 
Then along comes Tradgang's "JohnnyRazorhead" who offered me a great 50# version (seems to weigh a bit more) and I grabbed it.
 
Darn, that bow is so quiet and soooo fast.  Those that have one or have shot one surely know what I'm talking about.
 
Yes, I believe this bow is a piece of history...and thanks John!

 

 

[johnnyrazorhead]

Great looking pics Lon.Glad you are enjoying the bow,it truly is a piece of history.Fred and Glenn would be proud.

[shick]

Lon, I agree with you.  To me the '57 represents yester year bowhunting at it's finest.  I had a 59# 60"er once.  Although it was too much bow for me, it was one of the quickest if not fastest shooting bows I have ever shot.  Good for you.

Shick

[OldSkoolArcher]

Lon, Gongrats on a great bow. John said how nice it was and WOW he was right. Enjoy it!

[NancyVTAS]

Ditto on the '56 and both years of the Kodiak Specials !!!!

[NancyVTAS]

I read somwhere the" Little Delta Bow" was a '57 special?  Anyway I have 6  '56 /'57s  Dick

[OldSkoolArcher]

I have been wanting to try a '57 but haven't found the right one for the right price yet.

I sold my 59# '56 a few weeks ago and picked up a 54# this morning for a song. I really liked the previous one I had but it was just a bit too heavy, hopefully this one shoots just as well.

[Grant Young]

I've always been partial to the '57 and '58 models as well. I think they are the quickest bows Bear built as a general rule. Little touchy to shoot compared to the later heavy risered editions but very fast and a pleasure to carry all day. Congratulations Lon.    Grant

[toehead]

After reading Bows on the Little Delta I bought the first '56 then '57 I could get.  Sold the '57 because it was a little light (REGRET IT) and Gave dad the '56 for fathers day.  Am now on the prowl for another '57 in the 50-60lb range...

[Jack Shanks]

OldSkoolArcher,

 I should have known! I asked a quick question from the seller and didn't receive an answer right away. When I went back to hit the buy it now anyway it was gone.

 I looked a long while to find a 57 Kodiak in my price range but finally found a 64" a few weeks ago. I hope to find a 60" to go with it at some point in time.

Great bows!

[OldSkoolArcher]

Jack,  

[Blackhawk]

NancyVTAS,

I will try to clear up the confusion without too much mud.  As I said, Glenn carried a '57 Kodiak as did his partners on that first hunt.  

Upon his return, Seattle hunter Bill Brown ordered a 64" heavy weight Kodiak Special from Glenn (59# I think) Brown then went on his own hunt to the Little Delta in 1958.  

Glenn's son Joe St. Charles got that bow after Brown's death.  Since then, this 1957 Kodiak Special has been on several hunts.  There was controversy later on surrounding the bow, and that is not worth discussing here.

I hope I've got this right and not muddied the waters.

[OldSkoolArcher]

Lon, Very Cool History. Thanks for sharing.

[d. ward]

oh yes Lon those are super good shooters bd

[cacciatore]

I love them,I would like to find a good lefty!

[Bjorn]

Wish I had a 60 inch 1957 KS! The 1957 KS is truly remarkable, I have a 70", 66" 64" and a 62" version, all 50- 52#-and nail drivers all! Lon you are fortunate to have that scarce length model-I am still looking!

[Larry m]

Blackhawk
Here is a photo I think you will enjoy. I have one 57 which is 60#'s. A bit stout for me now but years ago when I shot it I was amazed at how nice it was. Love the clean classic lines of this bow.  

[OldSkoolArcher]

Bjorn, PM sent.

[mullet]

I feel lucky. I got a chance a couple of years ago to buy two, for $400. I have a 45# in almost, if not mint with the limb quiver and box it came in. Also a 55# that needs a little Bowboc work but still shoots great. They are smooth and fast. Also picked up a 62" KS @ 35#.

[Bjorn]

Larry, you are far too humble, your collection continues to impress!!