Good quality steel, easily sharpened
a shop in downtown Detroit. example KZ9399) were started in 1970. the Zwickey a very close second. This new model bow was manufactured in 3 different riser lengths,
I know of no one who has one in their collection, there were
at the end of the ferrule. For example,
Intended to be an all-around information book about
before 1949. So he came up with a new method of mass producing bows, finally
This first
Remember also that Bear would take special orders for bows
24 page catalog was issued from Bear Products which listed the
In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip,
last model was available in vinyl beginning in 1971. on them are very, very scarce. ears and all as seen in this picture. are referred to as Type Is. These catalogs and brochures with the name Bear Products Company
in 1968, but not officially listed in the catalog until 1969. Another Brownie" with Fred Bear's field notes from his April 27, 1962 brown bear hunt in Cordova, Alaska. got to spend time with Fred. the catalog, this item only lasted until 1970, when it was discontinued. favorite this post Jan 5 … the party was to start as I was taking in the sights and sounds
as much of the profit that I had given Bear that year as I could,
work, Bob came to be considered a fine bowyer in his own right. collectors opinions. Everyone, I mean everyone, was in suits and even tuxedos. almost since the beginning. result caused the riser sections on many of these bows to fail. This group, the largest of it's kind on all of Facebook, has assembled because of one common thread; Fred Bear. The model number should be #648. makers. Note - To tell if the knife in a set is the right knife,
length limbs to allow the bowhunter to pick the bow which best
It doesn't seem to matter what the item is, be it broadhead, bow, catalog, or even LP record albums of Fred telling hunting stories, if it says Bear Archery on it, someone wants it bad! grab medallions which may have been from a year or two earlier. he began working on a new design that would require no tools
before many had been delivered to Bear. I am sure that they are out there in the flea markets waiting
Wouldn't it make sense that other bow companies
Browse photos and search by condition, price, and more. represent the buyers wishes expressed by Nels Grumleys
by Grumley" bows are marked with a simple stamped signature
the early-mid forties. Note - In 1967, there was a 1967 ½ catalog published
From left to right are the #23, 24, 24A, and 25. Note Be on the lookout for 1957 catalogs which
In 1983 Bear re-introduced the "Secrets of Hunting"
for you to find them. and highly sought after bows. Founded by the iconic father of modern archery, Fred Bear in 1933, Bear Archery® continues to produce legendary bows with the same focus on reliability and technology. Polar, Grizzly, and Kodiak. Such rare to find and promotional items garner much interest in the collector world. The compass required a significant amount of wood
BEAR RAZORHEAD Broadhead, Bow hunting Art x8. is smooth as compared to the first model which was offered in
not comfortable to shoot. contributed to a large number of bows delaminating. was an instant success. first time in a Bear catalog, 24 pages, 1940 Catalog #40A, 2611 W. Philladelphia St., Detroit. the early Bear Products brochures) would belong to the 1957,
but Fred insisted that all bows be replaced if returned broken. true 1957 catalogs. It's very spongy, and its a new age bow too, just made for youth or small framed people. Why then, if there are so many Bear bows out there, are
A good example would be the few known examples
in Bear catalogs. Apparently Freds
Detroit. Vintage FRED BEAR Archery accessories LOT Bow Hunting Broadheads ARROW REST The first variation
13 Vintage Broad heads and 20 Bear Archery bleeder blades all for one money. hinged models. a move of all manufacturing and offices to Gainesville, Florida. information is due to Mr. Al Reader of North Haledon, New Jersey. The
fact, in one year alone (1975), Bear Archery made over 360,000
take a look at some of the more popular products which have been
Good question, but I would venture
silk-screening and other advertising work for the major automotive
advertising the leather goods which Fred had begun making in
the largest selling broadhead of all time. first known by the name Bear Products Company. Fred sold the company in 1968 to Victor Comptometer so that
if the riser of your K-II is a light colored wood, then you have
of all time, I would put my money on the Bear Razorhead, with
The first new bow model which was introduced in 1949 after
replaced by the large Standing Bear decal in mid-1953. Today
book stores and from book search services fairly easily. Bears Field Notes (1976), and Fred Bears World of
album have soared recently, as I have seen auctions bringing
However, the vents on the 1959 Razorhead
However, on the Polar, the aluminum is found both under a layer
the screw-on leather top quiver first introduced in 1956, and
This book can still be found in used
in 1979. Fred Bear patented the original bow quiver in 1946. and "A" handle will have a serial number which begins
If your all-wood bow says "Bear Archery",
dated ones from the 50s could even be considered scarce. decided to sell out his part of the advertising business to his
Although not listed in the Bear catalog until 1957 for the
4 Three Blade Broad heads stamped with the letter H about 1 7/8 inches long. Models made in 1971 and later
The last book for which Fred can be listed as the author was
do they collect them!! First
happened at the printer that year which destroyed the catalogs
I was a small time Bear dealer who got the
parts for these bows remained on the shelves at Bear, and a few
Keep your eyes open. 84. for over 25 years? If your all wood bow has a stamp which says
The
This is a vintage ad that I removed from a 1970's Playboy magazine. in August 1969 the famous Bear Take-Down recurve went into production. Pleasant, MI, and most significantly Al Reader of North
and Pewter in 1962. bow lines. look at the model number found on either the tang or the finger
to the printer in late fall of the prior year. come from these new recruits by making bows one at a time like
months of 1954, before being replaced by maple in mid-year. His spirit, vision, and craftsmanship have stood the test of time. This 2021 collectible "The Fred Bear Way" patch is … This
surely no bows in this catalog since Bear was making only accessories
with a letter which designates the riser style. tip, and with a red overlay. number which begins with a "B", etc. $5.00 shipping. This version lasted through 1986. only 2 are known to exist in collections across the world. that I would like to single out for their help in this effort
for the auto industry, 1933 - 193? for over 50 years. Note - Is $50 realistic for an item with relatively
... AbeBooks Books, art & collectibles: ACX Audiobook Publishing Made Easy: Alexa Actionable Analytics for the Web : Sell on Amazon Start a Selling Account: Amazon Business Everything For … A very common question from beginning Bear bow collectors
Remember also that Bear had to take the next yearns catalog
This ad was the one( and only) time Bear Archery attempted to … decal can be dated to 1948. bows. Another way is to look for a leather grip. Then in this mid 1960s time frame, the logo was dropped
This original quiver, made of soft
business. 1942 Catalog #11-42 Bows and other products . the #20. such a head to the public. look for a coin type medallion in the riser.