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Offline Dave Bowers

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My find of a life time
« on: May 22, 2011, 11:16:00 AM »
Hiya boys, just wanted to show off my latest find. I was working at a customers home they other day and noticed some hunting and archery gear sitting on the floor.
We got to talking because i have the same bow case. The older gentle man said that all that stuff is goin to the yard sale and asked if I would like to take a look. Well long story short, this man pulls out a Bear "Grizzly" in pristine condition. Guys when I say pristine I mean it look like it just came off the show room floor.
Heres where it gets good. Holding back my amazement off the condition of this old bow. He asks me if I am interested in buying it along with ALL its accessories and matching bear arrows.
I reply hell yes I am...he "oh good because I really didn't think I would be able to sell it".

Gimme $20 bucks for everything

 
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Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2011, 11:27:00 AM »
I'll get some pics up soon, seem photobucket is down right now?
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Offline Oregon Okie

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2011, 11:30:00 AM »
Great story... I do real estate home inspections and I keep hoping to run across a find like this. Hundreds of houses in the last 6-7 years and maybe seen archery gear 3 times. I'd like to see pics if the bucket starts working again.
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Offline Killdeer

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2011, 12:55:00 PM »
PhotoBucket is working fine for me. What's your malfunction?   :thumbsup:
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Offline Matthew Bolton

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2011, 12:59:00 PM »
You are perhaps the luckiest son of a gun out there. Gonna have to say i hate you lol. Thats the stuff dreams are made of (at least my dreams)  :bigsmyl:
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Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2011, 01:06:00 PM »
lol...@KILLDEER not sure whats up, but I can see the pics now. I hear yea Matt I am still stoked about it.
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Offline centaur

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2011, 01:08:00 PM »
One HECK of a deal, indeed! You probably need to buy a lottery ticket.   :clapper:
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2011, 01:29:00 PM »
You got a good deal!  He didn't.  He set the price. And people complain about us car salesman ripping people off:)
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Offline MarkE2006

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2011, 01:36:00 PM »
I'll buy it all from you for $60.00.  You'll double your money and have some for shipping.
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Offline EL Mejor

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2011, 02:17:00 PM »
FATE,,,BEST FIND EVER ,THATS FOR SURE,,,WAY TO GO,,,
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Offline EL Mejor

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2011, 02:19:00 PM »
FATE,,,BEST FIND EVER ,THATS FOR SURE,,,WAY TO GO,,,
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Offline paperenginner

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2011, 02:21:00 PM »
That is like a barn find for an old car.  Hope you enjoy the bow and great story.  Thanks for sharing.
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Offline yellow bow

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2011, 02:22:00 PM »
Great score.
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Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2011, 02:27:00 PM »
Thanks guys, I did feel a little bad when I got home and thought about it. But he was happy so I guess I can't dwell on it.

Does anyone know how to tell the age or year the bow was made?

Here's a few more pics:

 

 
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Offline 59Alaskan

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2011, 02:35:00 PM »
WHAT A PACKAGE!  By the looks I am thinkin a 1967.  What is the serial #?  

In the mid to late 1960's you could tell the year by the first # of the serial #.  

I have a 1967 43# that I was stacking up arrows with last night.  I really like that bow.

That's a find of a lifetime.
What is the serial #, AMO and weight?
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Offline don s

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2011, 02:37:00 PM »
you are a very lucky man. post this in the trad history/collecting forum and they can help you with the year it was made. don
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Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »
Hey thanks guys here's the serial# 7R6367
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Offline 59Alaskan

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2011, 02:55:00 PM »
1967!

I have a "thing" for Grizzlies.  I have a few of them.  My 1967 is defintely one of my favorites, if not THE favorite right now.  I am not sure what it is about that year but I have heard from others how much they like 1967 as well.  It was a good year for Grizzlies.  Not the prettiest year, not the ugliest, but one thing is for sure, mine sure does shoot well.

Enjoy that bow!
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Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2011, 02:59:00 PM »
ceme thanks alot for the info, by the way she's a 44lber @ 28.

Can't wait to get out a put some arrows through it.
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Offline bolong

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Re: My find of a life time
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2011, 03:28:00 PM »
Congrats! It was your lucky day.
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