This date that is printed on all bows made between 19 is simply the date of the patent for a working recurve limb and has nothing to do with the actual model year.ģ. 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. The 'K' series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970.Ģ. 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. 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.įor example, a serial number of 5L212 would be a 1965 Bow. 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.

All that is required is arrows, plus the practice and dedication to make the arrows fly true.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.ġ. modifications need to be made as it passes from one archer to another, no matter their draw length or shooting style. And the fact that this bow is a recurve means that it’s a one-size-fits-all model. The 47-pound limbs on the traveling takedown is a “middle of the road” weight that the majority of archers can draw fairly easily. This makes for easier transportation, and allows you to swap limbs for a different draw weight.

The bow is also accompanied by a small leather journal, where each archer can make an entry and share a bit about their journey with the takedown.Ī takedown bow is named for its construction the bow is built so you can remove the limbs from the riser. Once the allotted time is up, whoever has the bow will ship it to the next participant. Whoever is in possession of the bow is asked to share photos on social media, as well as in the Traditional Bear Archery Group so everyone can see where the bow is and the adventures it’s being taken on. There are no rules about its use, though each individual is allotted a certain amount of time with the bow, which varies depending if they are planning a hunt with it. Some may choose to hunt with it, while others may choose to simply for target practice. This bow travels around the country from traditional archer to traditional archer. If you’ve never heard of a traveling bow, it’s pretty self explanatory.

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