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recurve bows info (pictures added) #17422650 07/14/22
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864 P POPBEAR OP Campfire Regular
OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	Hoping someone will have knowledge concerning these 2 very nice recurve bows, vintage, I would say 60's era. 1. Beautiful Fred Bear, glass powered, Kodiak Hunter 8T7877, AMO 60", 55#. 2. Beautiful Swift Wing LOLO, S-2198, 26#. Will try to post pictures later. Thanks Last edited by POPBEAR; 07/14/22.

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Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17422701 07/14/22
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,742 Southern Idaho centershot Campfire Outfitter
centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,742 Southern Idaho	What do you want to know about them? A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17422757 07/14/22
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Kdf22 Campfire Member K Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 321 Missouri	The Kodiak hunter is probably a 1968 bow according to the serial number. Good hunting weight and if it’s in good shape I’d say value is $250-325. Unless it has some fancier wood on it. A lot of them still around.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17422775 07/14/22
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Kdf22 Campfire Member K Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 321 Missouri

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423007 07/14/22
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T4HALO Campfire Regular T Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,403 Irish Hills, Michigan	You can date the Wing based on the factory decal. Does it say “Wing”, “Wing Head Ski”, or “Wing AMF”? T4 7th and 10th Special Forces Groups (Retired)

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Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423077 07/14/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	Thanks for the info. Both are rosewood. Bear has a date of 1953 on it. The other one has Swift Wing, Wing Archery. Thanks again. They are really nice and original. Was trying to figure the value. Thanks again. Last edited by POPBEAR; 07/14/22.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423187 07/14/22
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Kdf22 Campfire Member K Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 321 Missouri	Bear date of 1953 is a patent date. Rosewood is usually nice.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423439 07/14/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	Thanks. Probably 60's.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423550 07/14/22
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hotsoup Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,506 Lived all over the world	2 sites you might want to check out. Tradgang and Stickbow.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423741 07/14/22
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Steelruger22 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 650	The 1968 Bear Kodiak Hunters were shedua wood and not rosewood. Some of the pieces can be very nicely figured though. Good shooters and way under rated bows. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same... President Ronald Reagan

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Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423761 07/14/22
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centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,742 Southern Idaho	The Bear's hold their value pretty well. $250-$350 is probably close. The Wing on the other hand does not have the appeal of Bear and being 26# limits the market. Although many would be well served to spend some time with a 26# bow. Depending on which model (some pics would be helpful) it's probably worth ~$150 A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17423949 07/14/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	Bow pictures. https://www.mediafire.com/view/8x7b30qys1gkgwj/IMAG2347.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/l2gdfuobyc0lm6m/IMAG2348.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/oxa0ebp3r5ku8dv/IMAG2349.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/oxa0ebp3r5ku8dv/IMAG2349.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/x3d15631r0l40bz/IMAG2351.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/rksmqf71we3o10g/IMAG2352.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/2lk128627oywwkt/IMAG2353.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/3mij2yxaea5v6p9/IMAG2354.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/2w0vncyhwv3th69/IMAG2355.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/kz4td5gzp4ca37r/IMAG2356.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/56h9q687ol48l3v/IMAG2357.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/z6xz3ffi5r0lxtj/IMAG2358.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/lcs4j5ilak9w9gd/IMAG2359.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/yqv8k3grc0ob07y/IMAG2360.jpg/file# https://www.mediafire.com/view/jk4u5zrrnh9fny5/IMAG2361.jpg/file

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17424897 07/14/22
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rainierrifleco Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,781 SE Neb	The wing would be Perfict to start my grandson out with

Re: recurve bows info centershot #17425283 07/15/22
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CRS Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,925 Black Hills of Dakota	Originally Posted by centershot The Bear's hold their value pretty well. $250-$350 is probably close. The Wing on the other hand does not have the appeal of Bear and being 26# limits the market. Although many would be well served to spend some time with a 26# bow. Depending on which model (some pics would be helpful) it's probably worth ~$150 Agree 100% Arcus Venator

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17426167 07/15/22
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MagMarc Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,530 Blue Ridge	I believe the Kodiak Hunter is a 1968. 67 was the first year and they 58”, the 68 and 69 had grey glass. The 68 was the first 60” and had green glass.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17428249 07/16/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	Thanks everyone..

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17600411 09/13/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	Bows now may be for sale if there is an interest. Let's try 450 shipped for the Bear and 250 shipped for the Wing or 650 shipped for the pair.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17600869 09/13/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	btt

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17603053 09/14/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	BTT. Bear 350 shipped. Wing 200 shipped. Both 500 shipped. If no interest at this price, will hang them on the wall. I like the way they look.

Re: recurve bows info POPBEAR #17605621 09/15/22
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OP POPBEAR Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 864	ttt

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