I thought someone would like this. I was born in 1959 so having a 59 Grizzly is kinda cool. With 1959 Kodiaks selling from $800-$1500 I doubt I will ever buy one so the Griz being a pretty bow and pretty nostalgic in it’s own right is a nice bow to have.
1957 is pretty neat because 57-59 were the Little Delta hunts. I think a 57 Kodiak was probably along on atleast the 57-58 hunts. I have had email correspondence with both Jay and Joe St Charles and Joe has said the 57 and 59 Kodiaks were pretty popular with the hunters, Fred liked the 60”. Some of the 1958’s apparently had white glass and they did not like those. I have seen what I thought were 58 Kodiaks with brown glass so they may have had those on the LD hunts but who can say for sure. I think I will ask Glen St Charles at Compton if he is there. I hope so and wish him the best of health because he is a big reason for my love of bowhunting.
When I first got my Griz I had contemplated refinishing it but I won’t. It is in good condition and the marks that are on it are little reminders that I am holding a bow that had a useful life. Other archers before me made plenty of memories with this bow. I sure wish the bow could talk so I could see what was in it’s past.
The Kodiak Special I am getting was purchased from a great TG member. It is on its way to me now. I think it is a 57 because the SN starts with an “X”. Someday I will get a 57-58 Kodiak but that one will come later. I plan on having some fun with the ones I have.
The catalogs are fun to hold and browse. When you see your bow it is very interesting. By the way, according to the 59 catalog my Griz was about $47. Those $1500 1959 Kodiaks were $57.
Glad you like the link!
Bill
Topic: Do you want some Fred Bear Archery catalogs? (Read 891 times)
