Immaculate Bear - Close-ups added

[Red Dwarf]

I have been offered a Bear T/D recurve in "as new" condition but, being new to archery, I am not sure which model it is.
There are reference numbers on the riser of B-2198, and on the limbs of 3-5365. The limbs are attached via a hinged metal bracket and spring-clips.
Length o/a is 60"

Hope someone can throw some light on this immaculate bow.


Red Dwarf

[woodchucker]

If it has a wood riser it is a Custom Kodiak T/D and is probly a STEAL for under $500 IMO

BUY IT!!!!!

[Red Dwarf]

It does have a wood riser. The wood on the belly side of the riser is a gold colour, the wood on the back side is greyish brown and there is a thin red lamination with gold stripes between the two.

Red Dwarf

[TimZeigler]

You don't want that old thing, better send it to me.

They are super nice bows and often sought after, you done good in picking it up.  A brand new one run about 1000$, where as the older models range on average from the low 500$ up to 1000$ with accessories. The came in 3 risers, A,B,C and yours is a B by looking at the serial number. Makes for a 60" bow.  

Whats the draw weight on the limbs?

[Gunney]

Red,

         If you can post some pics, we would love to see it.

[Falk]

Dwarf,
a B-riser in combination with #3-limbs (as yours are) makes for a AMO 64" bow, not 60". Though, I always find thats actually only AMO 63" (59" instead of 60" when using #2-limbs). Bowlenght is defined by stringlenght plus 3" - at propper brace height - but that's a different story ...

#3-limbs in good hunting weight are much sought after I think. I like my 68# pair VERY much. With a B-riser they make a fine shooting bow.
The serial number on yours is - compared to mine (3-13786) - quite low. My limbs have red tips and may be from 1973 or 1974. Yours should be older and equipped with white tips I suppose!?

I think the riser must be from the 1980th. If I recall it right only very few wooden risers were ever made in Grayling - somebody shall correct me here if neccessary - I don't want to look through all my literature right now.

I think there are better bows out there but THIS ONE is some kind of Mercedes amongst all the others. I am especially fond of the unique T/D system. Wouldn't change it for anything!
You cant go wrong with a Custom Kodiak T/D! If it not suits your style or needs you might soon resell it with profit.

I second Gunney - show us some pics please!

[Red Dwarf]

I haven't got a bow stringer, and therefore cannot string it to get a good photo.
Anybody know of an easy way to make a stringer?

Red Dwarf

[vermonster13]

Excellent find.

[Falk]

Hey man, nobody said it had to be strung prior to picture taking      
Better show us all the details (numbers, silkscreens, wood etc.)

[Red Dwarf]

Falk

I have the #2 limbs as well.

Will try to post some pics later today. (have to go collect my son)

Red

[Red Dwarf]

Here are a couple of pictures:

 

 


I tried taking some close-ups of the serial #s but they came out way out of focus
Red Dwarf

[OconeeDan]

Oooooh, that's nice!

[TimZeigler]

Very nice.  Probably my favorite takedown so far.  I just acquired my own through another member here, and it immediately became my go to bow.

[wtpops]

The 2oo7 model sells for 1200.00

[vermonster13]

Actually that one there sells for $999, the next wood choice up is $1200. lol

[Red Dwarf]

Any ideas on the year?

Red Dwarf

[vermonster13]

Send it to me and I'll have all of the particulars for you in a year or so.    

What's the serial number? Some close ups of the decals would help age it also.

[TLANE]

Red,

What you have there is one of the original, early 70's Bear TDs.  It sure is in nice shape!  I'd love to find one like that!  Nice!!!!!!!!!

Toby

[Red Dwarf]

I will try to post some close-ups tomorrow.

Thanks for all of the information so far; it sure is a nice looking bow!

Red Dwarf

[woodchucker]

OK Red I'm gonna ask what everyone wants to know.....But nobody wants to ask LOL

Under,Over,About,Somewhere around.....(without getting to personal) What did you pay for it?????