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Offline dougw56

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Bear Takedown A handle
« on: October 24, 2013, 05:16:00 PM »
I have a A Riser Ser. # A-1522 with Limbs 2-4727 that I bought from a Bear (Grayling) employee in the mid 70's. The handle is marked with a "B" after the Ser. # which stood for Blemish, employees could buy these bows at the factory. Any info would be appreciated.

             

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2013, 05:33:00 PM »
PM sent.

Offline Shane Reed

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2013, 07:16:00 PM »
Very nice!

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2013, 07:26:00 PM »
nice lookin!

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2013, 07:38:00 PM »
Very nice. Did you find the blemish?

Offline dougw56

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2013, 08:20:00 PM »
I couldnt find a blemish,

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2013, 08:22:00 PM »
Even better.

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2013, 10:50:00 PM »
Wow that's a beauty! And welcome to Tradgang!   :archer2:

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2013, 12:35:00 AM »
I'll give you 5 bucks more than you paid for it.  

Just kidding of course.  Sweet Bow

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2013, 03:24:00 AM »
I have a lefty very similar to yours,mine had 3 micro holes,it is been refinished and it looks brand new. I am very happy with mine.
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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2013, 04:46:00 AM »
Sweet.


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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2013, 10:07:00 AM »
Very nice.

Offline dougw56

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2013, 10:21:00 AM »
If the bow is a blemish what would I look for.

Offline Robert Marvin

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2013, 10:50:00 AM »
next to last pic-looks like the bubinga/red stripe doesnt "fade" right-what is the dark stuff there a glue fill in?

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2013, 03:26:00 PM »
I live about 25 mi. west of Grayling is there anyone close that could look at my bow and advise me if I should refinish it or could shoot it. Its been in the box not shot since about 1980

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2013, 03:38:00 PM »
I highly doubt that it would be in your hands if you couldn't shoot it. Likely a cosmetic blemish. If it was shot in 1980, I am sure it can be shot now. The limbs you have are plenty light enough.

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2013, 03:53:00 PM »
I bought the bow in the 70's and shot it alot then 4-H Archery Club and hunting. Just wondering if age  would make it unsafe. woundnt want to damage it. Thanks

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2013, 04:23:00 PM »
Doug,it will outlast all of us!
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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2013, 09:51:00 PM »
Doug, I have three early handles. I shoot them alot. If you have looked it over and you see no places where there seems to be separation, shoot it and enjoy!

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Re: Bear Takedown A handle
« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2013, 08:40:00 AM »
Doug
I'm in traverse city and would like to look at it, I have a few takedowns and other treasures you might like to take a look at, I used to shoot a lot at the graying clubhouse back in the day.

Jim

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