DATING YOUR FRED BEAR BOW There are several features and changes that were made to the bear bows over the years that will help narrow the age of your bow or your potential investment. The Serial Number: These bows usually have, what appears to be a hand inscription on one of the limbs that gives a serial number along with the length and pull weight of the bow. This serial number works very well for dating Bear Bows from 1965-1969 when the first digit of the serial number is the year of manufacture. For example, a serial number of 5L212 would be a 1965 Bow. Prior to 1965, the serial numbers for all Bear bows were started over every month, making these bows almost impossible to date by serial number alone. The 'K' series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970. Patent Mark: Most of the BEAR Bows we have sold have the logo and the US Patents printed on it along with the date of CANADA 1953.
This date that is printed on all bows made between 1953 and 1972 is simply the date of the patent for a working recurve limb and has nothing to do with the actual model year. Decals & Silkscreening: In 1948 the small Running Bear decal was first and then was replaced by the large Standing Bear decal in mid-1953. The large Standing Bear decal also has the words 'Glass Powered Bow' under the Standing Bear. The large Standing Bear decal was used until 1955 when it was replaced with silk-screening the identification on the bows.
By 1956 the silk-screening appeared on all bows. All Wood vs Laminate: If your bow is ALL wood (no laminations of any kind) then your bow had to be made before the mass productions beginning in 1949. If the ALL wood bow has a stamp that reads 'Bear Products' in some form it would have been made before the early to mid 40's. If it is stamped 'Bear Archery' it would have been made AFTER the early-mid 40's and BEFORE 1949.
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Also wooden bows with a small 'Running Bear' decal can be dated to 1948 5. The Leather Grip: ALL Bear bows had leather grips until 1959. In 1959, the Kodiak Special removed the leather grip and in 1961 the Kodiak did the same, as well as the Grizzly in 1964. The Coin Medallion: Beginning in 1959 all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type of metal or another. Below are the approx date ranges for the type of coin used. Copper Coin - 1959 Aluminum - 1960-1961 Pewter - 1962 Brass - 1963 - 1970 Nickel-Silver - 1971-1972 ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today.
Manufacturer Location: in 1978 Bear moved all manufacturing and offices to Gainesville, Florida. If your bow shows Gainesville on it then it was made after 1978 8. Model Of The Bow: Check the Model of the bow. Below is a yearly production chart for the most popular Bear Bows.
The Hoyt Faktor 30 is currently on Special. Normally $1349.00 but out it goes at just $1149.00, only while stocks last. We have four bows in 80lb and 60lb in RH only in RealTree Xtra and Max-1 camo in draw length ranges from 26' to 30'. Save a huge $200.00 off the retail price, but hurry as this bow is running out fast and once they're gone.well, they're gone. The Faktor 30 is the speed bow for hunters with the all new Z5 Cam & 1/2 producing speeds of 332fps whilst giving you one of the smoothest hunting bows on the market. The Faktor 30 is the ultimate stealth bow delivering both visually and auditory stealth to ensure success. The ergonomic design provides low shock vibration with a stronger stiffer riser giving you a smoother and quieter shot.
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The Faktor 30 comes in a weight to fit any avid hunter up to 30' with 10lb increments you can be sure to get into the Faktor 30 for your next hunt. Specs at a glance. IBO Speed 332fps. Weight range 30-40lbs, 40-50lbs, 50-60lbs, 55-65lbs, 60-70lbs, 70-80lbs. Please specify weight required. Draw length range 24'-25.5', 26'-28' or 28'-30' Please specify draw range.
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Brace height 6.75'. Axle to Axle 30'. Mass weight 3.9lbs.
Let-Off 80%. Z5 Cam. Riser CNC Machined. XTS Pro Arc Limbs.
FUSE Strings and Cables. Pro Lock X-Lite Pocket. Air Shox Technology. Stealth Shot. Available in RH and LH.
Please specify RH or LH. Available in standard hunting colour options of Black Out, RealTree Max-1, RealTree Xtra. Please specify colour required. Also available in 10 custom hunting colour options at an additional cost of $111.00; these are not stocked colours.
I contacted Matthews headquarters by e-mail and directed to the exact spot where the number was engraved. I know I'm old, but blind too. Here is their reponse: 'The serial number should be located on the riser towards the bottom cup. Hold the bow, as if shooting, so the backside is facing you and follow the backside down to where it meets the limb cup. There is a small space that the number should be engraved in.' The nice thing about contacting them is that my son is not the original owner but they are going to register the bow in his name.
Bows 1980-1989 - Click Photos to Zoom York Archery (1985) Stemmler Archery (1982) Centaur (40' axle to axle) Browning Archery (1989) Vortex X and Ambush X Bear Omega / Indian X series, Archery World, September 1982 Martin Pack Rat take-down compound (1987) Prototype cam test bow. (1986) Design includes round roller wheels on each limb with the cams in brackets on the riser. (Howatt Archery, Martin Archery) Martin Cougar Pro Series (1982) features double wheel cable guard. Two Radical Bow Designs, Bow & Arrow, June 1989 Jim Cox 'Black Ram' (1987) Martin Cougar Pro Series (red) 1980-81 with stainless arm dual wheeled cable guard with threaded holes in rod to adjust wheels and choose a 5 pound override This bow also featured single groove eccentrics.
Golden Eagle (1982) featuring similar cable guard and custom wood inlays.
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