Bows made of only wood that have a bear products stamp on them were made before 1949. I used to shoot compound bows when i was younger so im not completely new to the sport. Reviews of the best compound bows for 2020 archery has evolved from a primitive means of hunting to a modern sport with advanced technology and a plethora of brands. The bow appears to be a bear archery by grumley bush bow. I have been trying to research it to find out the maker but have only found a picture of it on the cover of a 1974 archery world magazine. Bear has always been proud of the bows they design and build. This serial number works very well for dating bear bows from 19651969 when the first digit of the serial number is. May 16, 2015 this is just a video about my old compound. For more than 80 years, bear archery has been americas no. Youll find new or used products in fred bear recurve bows on ebay. Product bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Online shopping for compound bows archery from a great selection at sports. This versatile bow delivers great performance while still offering versatility providing a draw length adjustment from 25. No real added value to someone that wants a hunting bow, and is not purchasing it for the fred bear.
Automation did not sit well with grumley, bear s principal old school bowyer. Used and and preowned recurve and longbows bows for sale all in stock traditional archery supplytraditional archery supply sells recurve and longbows, arrows, shooting gloves, leather quivers over 75 bows in stock shipping nation wide whitman, massachusetts usa. This bow also came with a nice bear vinyl case from that vintage also. 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 was the premier mover of hunting first with the long bow, then the laminated recurve, and finally he had input on the development of the compound bow. By far the most popular and commonly found bow will be a bear archery recurve or longbow. Not only does it pack easy, it shoots and feels like a dream. If your all wood bow has a stamp which says bear products in some form, then it had to be before the earlymid forties. Unfollow bear compound bow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
How to determine what year a compound bow was made gone. Shop compound, traditional, and crossbows learn more our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else. Price and other details may vary based on size and color. Previous owner sprayed it with what looks like removeable camo paint which not only covered up its. Bear archery flash bow set i figured we might upgrade the kids bow. We know how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows.
To learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow. Shop the most dependable and adjustable compound bows on the market. We put the years new flagship compound bows to the test in our annual fourday grudge match. Automation did not sit well with grumley, bears principal oldschool bowyer. From 1968 to today, bear has changed ownership a halfdozen times. This legendary but modern design is available in both a and b risers, giving you plenty of versatility. Bows 19701979 click photos to zoom archery history. If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have other needs for knowing the year the bow. Mid 40s bear bow by grumley value michigan sportsman. If it is stamped bear archery it would have been made after the earlymid 40s and before 1949. But are hoyt compound bows really worth their price.
Your new bear archery compound bow is the finest available. Leader accessories compound bow 5070lbs 25 31 archery hunting equipment with max speed 310fps, right handed. Bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Shop ebay for great deals on fred bear recurve bows. Hunter green recommended for children 4 to 7 years old. Fred bear sold the company to victor comptometer in 1968, but remained president. A compound bow uses cams and pulleys to assist with the bow s draw. The crusader youth bow set comes ready to shoot with two safetyglass.
Why then, if there are so many bear bows out there, are they so valuable. Fred bear hunted with this bow almost exclusively until his last hunt. As a pioneer in the explosive revival of bowhunting in the usa. Find great deals on ebay for bear archery and vintage bear archery. In fact, in one year alone 1975, bear archery made over 360,000 bows. Used and preowned bows for sale traditional archery. By far the most popular and commonly found bow will be a bear archery. There are different bows for different activities, and there are options to fit every archers specific needs. I also have a number of broadhead arrows that i believe are from bear. After observing ben pearsons successful efforts to machine make bows, bear changed from handmade bows to mass produced bows using fiberglass and other modern materials. Smooth, novibration draws and quality craftsmanship help you make the most of every shot. The initial focus was on silkscreening and advertising support work for automotive companies. I received some advise from one of the most successful bowhunters at the bow shop i frequented in the early 80s that still sticks out in my mind today. The bear archery escape is a great value for archers looking to take the next step.
No other bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a bear. Id also look at bear flagship bows anarchy, agenda, method, br33, kuma all are great bows and can be had under your budget because they dont hold resale value well. Check out the deal on bear 60 super kodiak recurve at 3rivers archery supply fred bear s bow of choice on many years of his bow hunts was the bear super kodiak recurve bow. Make offer bear compound bow white tail hunter 39 string length. Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery items. The aluminium riser of bear approach bow is slightly different than the usual riser found on bear compound bow models. Bear s various models of the kodiak bow became best sellers, and are still highly valued today.
Bows made in the last few years will have the model name on them. Compound bows will never be a one size fits all, but we are dedicated to helping you select your best compound bow for the money. Genesis bows original youth bow with six arrows bundle choose your color. In a sequel to his book bear archery traditional bows, a chronological history 19492015, jorge l. Also, leader accessories is well known for its quality outdoor products, including compound bows and compound crossbows. Used bows, used compound bows for sale and more buy my. Arrow rest and sight are old bear products as shown in the photos. If it has a copper coin medallion, then it was made in 1959. If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have other needs for knowing the year the bow was produced. Bear archery spark youth bow set includes 2 arrows, armguard. If you own a used compound bow, recurve bow, composite bow, straight bow, mono bow, crossbow or any other type of used bow, this is the place to sell it. Pse stinger max compound bow pse stinger max compound bow. If your allwood bow says bear archery, then it had to be manufactured after the earlymid forties and before 1949. Buy my bow is a free classified website that is dedicated to bow hunters, recreational archery enthusiasts and competition bow users who are looking to buy and sell used bows.
Compound bow topoint archery package m1, 1930 draw length,1970lbs draw weight,320fps ibo limbs made in usa. How much better than my older compound bows remains to be seen. How to identify fred bear archery compound bows our pastimes. The elite bows are a great bow and are all over the used market in your price range right now because of a falling out with their customer base. I plan to buy new and my question is regarding clearance items. Shop here for great deals on hardtofind vintage bows from fred bear, ben pearson, and other early model wood, fiberglass and composite recurve bows. 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. Antique fred bear arrows, one dozen micro flite 31 still in original box. The bows are simple to work on, built well, and extremely affordable. Without a doubt, bear archery company has produced more traditional bows than all the other traditional bow companies combined. Traditional bows for bear archery carroll county times.
The grayling plant focused on making and marketing recurve bows and longbows. Compound bows these days are so goodand so similar in performancethat choosing one really comes down to personal preference based on feel. I was at the time and i thought it was the most beautiful bow i would ever see. Although these bows differ in weight, size, features and draw strength, they do have many parts in common. But as they look back at the family of past bear bows with pride, they know that simply recycling old technology is not what they do. 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. The bear archery website has a list of every model released in recent years and what year it was launched. Get the best deals on archery compound bows when you shop the largest online selection at. Has a swivel grip and early original v steel arrow. Although only available for righthanded archers, this compound bow is a great deal and is one of the best starter kits for someone who wants their first compound bow. Jennings wood riser compounds photos by tom lemme, lemmes archery archery world magazine january 1974 carrolls archery 1977 b series.
Shooting old bear bows a youth bow and a alaskan youtube. An aluminum medallion was then used by bear in 1960 and 1961. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. How do you find the value of a bear bow using the serial. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in gainesville, florida owned by escalade sports. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Bear compound bow white tail hunter 39 string length. This is helpful as it makes the draw easier than a traditional recurve bow on the draw, preventing fatigue during hunts or target shooting. The limbs on the anarchy are preloaded like most compound bows. Now they may be worth tons of memories, but your memories dont yield much resale value. Some common sense precautions are necessary in the purchase and intended use of any old bow. 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 gotta say, after a decade or more of not keeping up on all the latest and greatest stuff, i am bit gearbewildered.
Bows 19801989 click photos to zoom archery history. Get techxpert advice online from our archery experts. Hoyt bows are without a doubt the gold standard for compound bows. My dad knew fred bear and we occasionally went to the museum. Ive got some photos and would appreciate any input or information anyone might have on it, including its value. To provide our best possible service and efficiency, online orders receive priority. Hey i am planning to get a compound bow for deer hunting this season. 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 40s.
Our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else. Vintage bear archery brown metal bow fish reel tape on 1950s. Bear wrote or played a major role in three books during his lifetime. The recommended age range for children is 9 years old and up. This factor denotes the distance a compound bow draws before the string stops. Coppen has put together a thorough reference book for merchandise produced during the grayling and early gainesville era of bear archery. Consider these points when selecting your bear archery compound bow. Jim sweeney custom bow built 1973 original design was four wheel version, later converted to two wheel version. Vintage fred bear archery 76er takedown recurve bow. Vintage and antique bows flinging arrows archery gear. Bear s takedown design in 1969 was years ahead of its time. Wooden bows with a small running bear decal can be dated to 1948. Bear bows and broadheads dominated the archery market of the 1950s era. The only exception is they have an equally important thought on their mind.
Bows of that age really are not worth much in my experience. Visit the bear archery website to date newer model bows. Purchase 2020 bear paradox compound bow with rth package at lancaster archery supply. Product titlebear archery brave youth bow includes whisker biscuit, arrows, armguard, and arrow quiver recommended for ages 8 and. 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.
Compound bows from the 1980s and 90s still get the job done for both hunting large and small game. With compound bows, is it generally better to buy a newer lowend bow or an older highend bow. What is the value of a bear white tail hunter compound bow and what years were they manufactured. If you like a minimalist grip and a rockhard back wall, for example, one bow might stand out over the others. The set also includes a sight pin, finger tab, armguard, and arrow quiver. Most of the bows made after the early 1950s are still very usable, but there are no guarantees that come with any of them. The company was founded in 1933 as the bear products company in detroit by fred bear and charles piper.
Bear archery compound bows feature incredible adjustability and customizability for the price paid. Based in salt lake city, utah, hoyt archery is a company which has gained a lot of popularity among archers and bow hunters worldwide. Booktopia buy archery books online from australias leading online bookstore. A decal that says running bear on a wooden bow means it was made in 1948. Mussers bows, boats and science channel 12,109 views. Jul 12, 2011 then, a large standing bear with glass powered bow written under it was placed on bows from 1953 to 1955. Shop our wide selection of bear archery bows and choose from the top brands you trust. The new compound bows from bear archery raised hunting. Bear s new flat top cams make their debut on the anarchy and offer a bit more flexibility than some of the other cams in the lineup. It is a real smooth, yet powerful hunting recurve bow. This bear flash looks really neat with the included bow sight, the obviously strong cast aluminium frameriser, the centershooting through the whiskerbiscuit and its a takedown bow with the limbs removed its.
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