Bear ALASKAN 1958-1961 Whos got photos?

[SlowBowke]

Not the creme de la creme of the Bear crop and I dont see a lot of em advertised around for sale. In fact, I wouldnt know one year from another except for having a "coin" or not and it's color which isnt carved in stone, either.

I see reference to the "holloween bow" for them due to limb colors.

Anyone got photos of em all?
Other info? All one length?
God Bless

[59Alaskan]

I have 2 of them.  Both black and orange.  Will post photos before the weekend is up.  I like mine.  Very good shooting bow in my opinion.  I have one at 48# that is an incredibly quiet bow.  Being dual shelf I sometimes have difficulty switching between it and a more center cut bow so I don't shoot it as much as I should

[SlowBowke]

Thanks, Ceme I'd like to see the variations and just dont see much of em.

Maybe I can help you out, nice guy that I am, and you wont have to "switch between it and a more center cut bow" anymore.

No rush. Thought Id ask the guys if these close years have much in variation and if I could please see em.

God Bless

[59Alaskan]

oh...mine are not for sale.  I have a 26# and a 48#.  Our daughter is anxious to do 3D shoots with me this summer with matching Halloween Bows!  Mine are shooters, not collectors for sure.

[SlowBowke]

No problem.......most bows I find interesting ar not available. LOL
Sounds like a great time together with your daughter!

True collecter versions dont make it to my lair. I hunt my bows!

thanks again

[copicasso]

I have pics of mine at ThisOldBow.com. I believe mine is a 58.I just traded off my halloween bow to a friend of mine. They are one of the nicest shooting bows bear made in my oppinion.
Thanks,
Todd

[SlowBowke]

Thanks Todd.

Appreciate it......no photos saved of the holloween bow?

No issue. Ceme or others too will have some soon.

Nice example of one of the years in yours though.

Thanks

[59Alaskan]

Here's a few pics.  The lighter weight bow is always on the right or top of the pic.  I don't know how to date these.  They are either 1959 or 1960.  If I had to guess the lighter weight is 1959 and the 48# is 1960.  The grip is larger on the 48#.  If Bear did the same with the Alaskans as they did with Grizzlys this maybe an indicator.  I will break this up between posts.

I do agree with Todd, they are very nice shooting bows.  I had to shoot it tonight since I strung them.  I look forward to the 3D shoots with these, and I hope to have it in the woods, if only just on Halloween!

The pics do show the coloration of the risers properly.  They are very different.  Even though I have 2 of these, I keep watching out for them.  That should say something.  

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[59Alaskan]

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[SlowBowke]

Oh yeah! VERY nice.......!!!

THANKS. Look like KEEPERS! Excellent.

If the years are accurate on those shown. One left.....the 61?

Have to say those are definately ones Id have a hard time passing up, priced right.

The color variances in the leather grips always had me curious too. Definately like the looks of the darker myself but hardly a reason to NOT buy one in the right weight range.

APPRECIATE your help!

Wouldnt NORMALLY the 59 have the Copper coin? Or nickle?

 http://www.neoreality.com/archery/goodole.htm

God Bless

[59Alaskan]

Thank you!

I don't think the serial number means much in these.  Perhaps, but I don't think Bear started with the number sequence meaning anything until 1964 or so.  I could be wrong.  Someone who knows more on that will hopefully come on here.

I appreciate you starting this thread because I may learn.

You can find these priced right, and they are worth it!

[SlowBowke]

So far so great!

So??? What else we need here?

Is the 61 also a leather grip?
Is it also a double shelf? (saw on the "wall" a post of the 61 being a single shelf. Nothing about grip)

Anyone with info on the differences of the three coin years?

Thanks all!

[SlowBowke]

I'm OK>>>>>>>>>HONEST I AM!

NO bows found made in 59 (Ive found? and was graciously told to me by a collector) OTHER THAN Kodiaks and K Specials.........had a copper coin??........sigh

 IS THAT RIGHT????

The 59 grizlys are .......nickle?

Maybe Im losing it. Looking for something that dont exist. HOW DID I MISS THAT BEFORE?

SHOW ME PHOTOS, of Alaskans from 59, if you got one that does have a coin OTHER than aluminum? So I know there is such.

 From Al Reader's pages.

"In 1959 both copper, nickel and brass were used in the higher and lower grades of bows. The bow varnish on top turns varying shades of yellow altering the color of the coins. In 1960-61, aluminum was used" (this was NEWS to me....I thought copper ......period was the INTENDED coin material but knew each year had exceptions)
 
So assuming a 59 would have a brass or nickel coin in an Alaskan?

God Bless to all. I find one or two or ......?
Ill post em

[kstout]

I picked one up in a garage sale last year for $2.00.  43#, gray glass, both back and belly.  I'm in Iowa and wont be home til Saturday, so don'tknow what color coin it has.  I've seen quite a few with the orange glass, but only this one with gray.

[Xavier]

It was nice to pull this one out to shoot a pic... bought it 6 months ago and have not admired it enough... nor have i shot it yet.
is that large screw head on the handle typical? is this a 1961??

 
 

 
 

[SlowBowke]

Single shelf, leather grip....yup, 61

10 dollars?  

[Xavier]

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[Xavier]

not quite... but not bad at $60. heh. keeper.

[SlowBowke]

ok, 10 more than you paid for it? lol
Thanks for sharing. One thats on my list down the road.

Excellent weight too

"large screw" is typical if the buyer got it with the insert to add the side quiver. NICE

God bless!

[SlowBowke]