Other Sports Fred Bear 1953 52" 48#

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 11:06 AM

Looking to maybe buy this bow it has some adhesive stuck on it and is not strung. Whats a rough estimate on what its worth?

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 11:21 AM

Its a kodiak magnum.

**Gonzo** · 05-15-2009, 11:49 AM

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 11:55 AM

it appears to have a brass coin. I checked online and this said 'Brass - 1963 – 1970' with the Kodiak Magnum 'Kodiak Magnum 52" 1961-1977'.

**Gonzo** · 05-15-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

it appears to have a brass coin. I checked online and this said 'Brass - 1963 – 1970' with the Kodiak Magnum 'Kodiak Magnum 52" 1961-1977'.

That may make a diff...

Let me check on that, stand by.

**Gonzo** · 05-15-2009, 12:01 PM

In good-excellent condition, they're anywhere from 150-250.

My guy at the bow shop in west Omaha had one last month in mediocre condition, needed re-strung for 130.

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

In good-excellent condition, they're anywhere from 150-250.

My guy at the bow shop in west Omaha had one last month in mediocre condition, needed re-strung for 130.

how much to get it restrung you think?

**Gonzo** · 05-15-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

how much to get it restrung you think?

25 bucks, if that I would think. You have a good bow shop?

**bogey** · 05-15-2009, 01:03 PM

Are you asking because it's possibly a collectors item?

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

25 bucks, if that I would think. You have a good bow shop?

fin and feather. suggestions on some target arrows? suggestions of what to get my boy so i can take him with, he is 5.

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

Are you asking because it's possibly a collectors item?

No my boss owns it and wants me to find out what its worth and shoot him a price. I live across the street from a range and its a good excuse to get out of the house.

**bogey** · 05-15-2009, 01:09 PM

I have an old Allen compound I bought off the rack from the factory in Billings, MO in the early 70's. I wonder if it's worth anything these days. It's so old I'm a little afraid to shoot it now. Although it's in excellent condition.

**Gonzo** · 05-15-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

fin and feather. suggestions on some target arrows? suggestions of what to get my boy so i can take him with, he is 5.

Just buy the boy a decent starter bow from wherever, a recurve or straight bow should do for him. The arrows should be made from either plastic or carbon for him so he won't break them.

Make sure he pulls it before you buy it though, just to be sure he can.

You also may want to get him the little archery finger gloves or he'll get some blisters.

As far as arrows for you, I've had luck with Easton's. http://www.eastonarchery.com/

MOhillbilly · 05-15-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Just buy the boy a decent starter bow from wherever, a recurve or straight bow should do for him. The arrows should be made from either plastic or carbon for him so he won't break them.

Make sure he pulls it before you buy it though, just to be sure he can.

You also may want to get him the little archery finger gloves or he'll get some blisters.

As far as arrows for you, I've had luck with Easton's. http://www.eastonarchery.com/

Any suggestion on how i should get it tuned?

**Iowanian** · 05-15-2009, 02:20 PM

Sec is a traditional bow guy...I'll bet he'll have something to say on this subject.

My nephews have a couple of cheap compounds and a recurve. When they were 2-3, we started them out with a home-made "recurve". I think you could put your little buddy in a golden eagle kids compound bow for $30-$40.

Watch craigslist....maybe put up a "wanted".

I pulled a barely used kids compound, 6 arrows and a bag target with no holes in it from a city wide cleanup pile a few years ago.

Kids move on, so I'll wager you could get a fairly local hookup with a good kids bow and arrows for him that way(craigslist).

05-15-2009, 11:06 AM
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	Fred Bear 1953 52" 48# Looking to maybe buy this bow it has some adhesive stuck on it and is not strung. Whats a rough estimate on what its worth?
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05-15-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	Its a kodiak magnum. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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05-15-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	150
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05-15-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	it appears to have a brass coin. I checked online and this said 'Brass - 1963 – 1970' with the Kodiak Magnum 'Kodiak Magnum 52" 1961-1977'. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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05-15-2009, 12:01 PM	#6
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	In good-excellent condition, they're anywhere from 150-250. My guy at the bow shop in west Omaha had one last month in mediocre condition, needed re-strung for 130.
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05-15-2009, 01:03 PM	#9
bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	Are you asking because it's possibly a collectors item?
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05-15-2009, 01:09 PM	#12
bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	I have an old Allen compound I bought off the rack from the factory in Billings, MO in the early 70's. I wonder if it's worth anything these days. It's so old I'm a little afraid to shoot it now. Although it's in excellent condition.
Posts: 2,264

05-15-2009, 02:20 PM	#15
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4818454	Sec is a traditional bow guy...I'll bet he'll have something to say on this subject. My nephews have a couple of cheap compounds and a recurve. When they were 2-3, we started them out with a home-made "recurve". I think you could put your little buddy in a golden eagle kids compound bow for $30-$40. Watch craigslist....maybe put up a "wanted". I pulled a barely used kids compound, 6 arrows and a bag target with no holes in it from a city wide cleanup pile a few years ago. Kids move on, so I'll wager you could get a fairly local hookup with a good kids bow and arrows for him that way(craigslist).
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