If your allwood bow says bear archery, then it had to be manufactured after the earlymid forties and before 1949. To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in gainesville, florida owned by escalade sports. Bears takedown design in 1969 was years ahead of its time.
The recommended age range for children is 9 years old and up. Automation did not sit well with grumley, bears principal oldschool bowyer. Bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. The 1959 kodiak special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. The initial focus was on silkscreening and advertising support work for automotive companies. Serial numbers were placed on the limbs of most bear bows, along with the weight and length of the bow. This is the same bow fred bear hunted with almost exclusively right up until his last hunt. The books became the basis for a bafta awardwinning television series old bear stories. Fred bear takedown recurve bow 3rivers archery supply. New listing nos vintage fred bear archery compound bow strings 2 37 and 39 pearson hoyt. Mussers bows, boats and science channel 12,109 views. Kainokai traditional handmade longbow horsebow,hunting recurve archery bow,recurve bow set. Many collectors would agree with the idea that the 1959 and 1960 bear kodiaks are the greatest onepiece vintage hunting bows of all time, and collector values would seem to back that up. Fred bear is best known for being an author, hunter, and television host.
Unfollow vintage bear bows to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Trying to establish a fair secondary market value for an antique or collectible is not a simple task, regardless of whether you are buying or selling. I think selling a bow that is 12 years old in good shape is a totally different proposition than selling a bow of say 10 years old. With a large selection of leading brands in stock cabelas has the recurve bow and longbow you need. The variation within these vintage bear bows is remarkable yet every one of them is a functional work of art. Jul 12, 2011 date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969. Date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969. Find the recurve bow or youth recurve bow you want now. Sep 06, 2010 the bear bow would be worth more i would think. Family owned and operated archery and archery supplies shop dealing in bear bows, long bows, take down bows, recurve bows, hand made arrows and other equipment. Fred bears magnificent recurves were the benchmark for many of the finest bows that were developed in the 40s.
Bear s takedown design in 1969 was years ahead of its time. History of fred bear and his archery company and bows. The welsh longbow proved its worth for the first time in continental warfare at the. By far the most popular and commonly found bow will be a bear archery recurve or longbow. Wooden bows with a small running bear decal can be dated to 1948. The front cover of the first old bear book old bear and friends is a popular series of childrens books written by british author and illustrator jane hissey. For the bear archery traditional enthusiast this book offers a full chronological history 1949 2015 of traditional bear archery bow production not only does this illustrated manual show the bow production from the beginning, it helps reference to any and all archers interested in collecting and dating their vintage bear bows. Fred bear march 5, 1902 april 27, 1988 was an american bow hunter, bow manufacturer, author, and television host. So far, everything works great, but im wondering if parts will be hard to find 5 comments. Also all model bear bows have leather wrapped grips from the late 1930s up to 1959. Recommended for shooters up to 57 riser is a blend of walnut, burma white wood and beech wood. Save bear vintage recurve bows to get email alerts and updates on your ebay. The first number stood for the year of manufacturing. Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery items.
Other then that i would have to say it is my one of a kind bear 1960 kodiak special deluxe crystslight that was given to floyd eccleston from fred bear which he signed to floyd. When purchasing an old teddy from the original owner, always ask if there are pictures of her with the bear. For over 8 decades, bear archery has been producing the worlds best bows and archery equipment. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the. I have some old fred bear bows and was wondering if there was a source out there to find the value of these bows. Yet there seems to be ongoing confusion in posts, in forsale listings and in general when it comes to accurately differentiating between 1959 and 1960 bear. If your all wood bow has a stamp which says bear products in some form, then it had to be before the earlymid forties. In a sequel to his book bear archery traditional bows, a chronological history 19492015, jorge l. I have a early 90s model browning maxim bow in great condition not even scratched, 6085lb, 2731 draw wfall away rest adjustable scope style sight, peep, stabilizer, string leeches, limbsavers, 14 alum. Nate, most vintage fred bear bows have some value, the collectors market for older recurves is growing fairly steady imho. Pse archery the worlds best bows since 1970 join pse. The crusader is a 51inch long ambidextrous bow that features durable composite limbs and an. Bear bows have been in production for decades and use a slightly different method of dating the bows.
The super razorhead was introduced in 1978, and the era of the old. You might check and see if their appraisal service has an archery section, their gun service on that is really good. The sas rage is great for those that are looking for a more powerful bow to transition to from lower draw weight models. Our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else. Without a doubt, bear archery company has produced more traditional bows than all the other. The company was founded in 1933 as the bear products company in detroit by fred bear and charles piper. Ive rarely seen a bow that can be adjusted so widely and that makes this a great choice for those who dont know their measurements or preferred weights. With all the different years and sizes didnt know if there was a book or something that broke it down. His determination and inspiration are felt by each and every employee at bear archery, which is why we continue to craft the highest quality bows. Used bow value no blue book, the bow and what shape its in. Vintage new old stock bear archery recurve bow string 52 up to 50 lbs grayling description. Now they may be worth tons of memories, but your memories dont yield much resale value. Most of the bows made after the early 1950s are still very usable, but there are no guarantees that come with any of them.
Consider these points when selecting your bear archery compound bow. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. A bear for everyone shop compound, traditional, and crossbows. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Not only does it pack easy, it shoots and feels like a dream. Though scott has a great deal of information about bear bows, his expertise is limited strictly to the bows built by that company. Fred bear s magnificent recurves were the benchmark for many of the finest bows that were developed in the 40s. The next book was fred bears field notes, first published in 1976. Its also a good benefit for growing kids who can use any draw length from 12 30 and 5 70 pounds. This vintage bear archery bow string was an estate find.
Fred bear hunted with this bow almost exclusively until his last hunt. Every model bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow. It was written by a man who most people have never heard of, but he has been to the mountain. Unfollow bear vintage recurve bows to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Smooth, novibration draws and quality craftsmanship help you make the most of every shot. Among the criteria are medallions stamped onto the grip. It comes in the original container which is marked length52 bow wt. How to determine what year a compound bow was made gone. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the bear archery companys full timeline. I just bought a new bow and was wondering what my old bow with the accessories was worth.
Fred bear is also notable for being included in the bow hunters hall of fame and for having his own museum. Stephan hansen is our jvd open 2019 kings of archery series champion. Bows of that age really are not worth much in my experience. May 16, 2015 this is just a video about my old compound. Scott now, is in the process of developing a blue book of values for bear archery equipment. Coppen has put together a thorough reference book for merchandise produced during the grayling and early gainesville era of bear archery. If you are looking for solid performance and easy to pack for travel but not looking to pay custom bow prices, then the bear takedown recurve is the bow for you.
Check a bear bow the name of the maker for a series of different criteria to determine its age. Jul 27, 2010 i have a early 90s model browning maxim bow in great condition not even scratched, 6085lb, 2731 draw wfall away rest adjustable scope style sight, peep, stabilizer, string leeches, limbsavers, 14 alum. Bear, fred 1980, the archers bible, garden city, nj. So, a 5 at the beginning meant it was made in 1965, a 6 was made in 1966, a 7 in 1967, an 8 in 1968 and 9. Nels left bear in 1948 when fred made the decision to begin mass production of bows at the new factory in grayling. For value, theres so many bear bows in the market that they are not worth alot of money unless you have something really special, in this case you do not. Its fast on the target range, clocking in up to 270 fps, but like any beginner bow, not as high impact as the higher end hunting bows used for large game. Radiused, cuton center shelf for instinctive shooting and easier arrow tuning. This legendary but modern design is available in both a and b risers, giving you plenty of versatility. Posted by kings of archery series on sunday, november 17, 2019. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and passion for archery and the outdoors. Product bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Some common sense precautions are necessary in the purchase and intended use of any old bow. Remember that the company was known as bear products until 1940, so the bear products by grumley bows were obviously made before those marked bear archery by grumley.
I would suspect you would get something out of it on ebay. Dont want to sell them, was just wondering about there value. Bears various models of the kodiak bow became best sellers, and are still highly valued today. Also, i looked on bears website, but didnt see anything about replacement parts, in case i need anything. If you like old archery things, you will enjoy this book because it was written when bow hunting was really getting going as a commercially viable sport. Product title bear archery scout youth bow only hunter green r.