Well, I got this bow extremely cheap, so I thought why not? I know it is an old bear compound bow. It looks to be adjustable from either 50-55-60 lb. or 50-60-70, not sure on that one. It is quite a large bow, about 45-50 inches. Seems to be solid aluminum/metal. The original owner spray painted it a horrible brownish/reddish color that looked like crap. I added black, tan, olive drab, and tried to make it so it would blend in better so to speak. It looks a bit better than before. No masterpiece by any chance. The only manufacturer's markings I can find are the Bear logo (piece of attached metal on the right side of the bow, near the middle; was silver). I am not sure what kind of strings are on it, but the cams seem to be factory-originals and overall it seems to be a solid bow. About a 30" or so draw length. It is a right hand bow. My question is, is there a procedure to figure out what model/how old this bow is?

Thanks.


edit: Okay, it looks exactly like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-and-VINTAGE-Bear-Compound-Bow-RH-Archery-Used_W0QQitemZ290143857736QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20838 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Even the string in that picture in the eBay seems to be the same exact string used on this bow (you can see the small part that is green in the picture). Does anyone know what kind of bow this is or how old they are?

Well, I got this bow extremely cheap, so I thought why not? I know it is an old bear compound bow. It looks to be adjustable from either 50-55-60 lb. or 50-60-70, not sure on that one. It is quite a large bow, about 45-50 inches. Seems to be solid aluminum/metal. The original owner spray painted it a horrible brownish/reddish color that looked like crap. I added black, tan, olive drab, and tried to make it so it would blend in better so to speak. It looks a bit better than before. No masterpiece by any chance. The only manufacturer's markings I can find are the Bear logo (piece of attached metal on the right side of the bow, near the middle; was silver). I am not sure what kind of strings are on it, but the cams seem to be factory-originals and overall it seems to be a solid bow. It is a right hand bow. My question is, is there a procedure to figure out what model/how old this bow is?

Thanks.


edit: Okay, it looks exactly like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-and-VINTAGE-Bear-Compound-Bow-RH-Archery-Used_W0QQitemZ290143857736QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20838 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Even the string in that picture in the eBay seems to be the same exact string used on this bow (you can see the small part that is green in the picture). Does anyone know what kind of bow this is or how old they are?

Do you have anyway of posting a picture? That would definately help..

Looks like a Bear Whitetail hunter. late seventies to early eighties.

that was my guess also.

Oh, wow, it is that old? I thought it might be around 10-15 yrs. old.
I could post a pic. sure. I am still looking for the digital camera... :frusty:

:frusty: guess you know what it's worth. zip.....

Looks like a camo PSE Moneymaker:D . Look at it again...it kinda does. :lol:

Ben

Well, that is obvious. I seem to spend most of my money on my firearms more than bow/archery stuff. Besides....I payed a whole $13.50 on this "crappy" bow. Thanks eBay for that one. Was it worth the $13.50?


....I believe so....

Looks like a camo PSE Moneymaker:D . Look at it again...it kinda does. :lol:

Ben

ooh!!! your gonna get it. actually I thought it was a bowtech with steel limbs. there answer to exploding limbs!!!!:laugh:

It is a Bear Whitetail hunter:biggrin1:
Age: they started making them around 74 I bought one in 77 for around $69
6 wheel whitetail, great bow in its day.:biggrin1:
Here's a pic of me back in 79 with mine ( same bow ):biggrin1:

Looks like a camo PSE Moneymaker:D . Look at it again...it kinda does. :lol:

Ben

yup, I can see it......:biggrin1:

yup, I can see it......:biggrin1:

Ya mean i was shootin a Moneymaker prototype 30years ago ?:lol:

Ya mean i was shootin a Moneymaker prototype 30years ago ?:lol:

yup.....nothing new.......:noidea: :laugh:

yup.....nothing new.......:noidea: :laugh:

Ill tell ya what though Bear has come a long way.
I kinda like the Truth 2:biggrin1:

Ill tell ya what though Bear has come a long way.
I kinda like the Truth 2:biggrin1:

I wanna shoot one......

ME TOO. Dang KB.. How old are you?? You got jesus's beeper number or something??:laugh:

Bear agtail hunter late 70's . lmao .It aint worth much. dont waste your $ on this fossil. get a modern compound.

ooh!!! your gonna get it. actually I thought it was a bowtech with steel limbs. there answer to exploding limbs!!!!:laugh:

:lol: :lol: :laugh: :peace:

Ben

I payed a whole $13.50 on this "crappy" bow. Thanks eBay for that one. Was it worth the $13.50?


....I believe so....
I think so...Set it up and shoot it...if you don't like it sell it on ebay for $20...:noidea: :biggrin1: