Looking for info about Bear Bow

[Tuck]

Seeing all the Bear archery posts last week reminded me that I had this hanging in my garage.  Have no idea how old it is or anything about it's value.

Any help greatly appreciated.

[Gobblengrunt]

I believe you have a 1969 bearcat looking at the serial number.  It appears to be in very nice shape and typically sell for about $150-$200

[Tuck]

Thanks.  At least I now have some idea about it.  

[archer36]

If you are looking to sell it, try Archerytalk or Bowsite. It will go fast. 

[Tuck]

Thanks for the info.  Probably going to list it as it is just sitting around collecting dust.  Can use the $$ to put toward crossbow as my shoulder is shot!!!!!!

[Nomad]

54 minutes ago, Tuck said:

Thanks for the info.  Probably going to list it as it is just sitting around collecting dust.  Can use the $$ to put toward crossbow as my shoulder is shot!!!!!!

You can't pull a 40# bow?   

[Tuck]

I shoot a Matthews compound bow, the Bear bow was just hanging in the garage.  I would probably still struggle to pull a 40# bow the way the shoulder is right now though!!!!!!

[Bone collector 85]

If you decide to sell pm me 

[Woodsman416]

The bearcat is what is referred to as a "school" bow because they were bought is large quantities for school and club training programs. I see them for sale usually for about $50.

[Gobblengrunt]

1 hour ago, Woodsman416 said:

The bearcat is what is referred to as a "school" bow because they were bought is large quantities for school and club training programs. I see them for sale usually for about $50.

I believe you are thinking of the “bearcub” bow (1969 red fiberglass backing).  This was a similar bow that was offered as a school or club bow.  The “bearcat” (1969 black fiberglass backing) was the affordable option to own a bear bow back then.  You can sell that bearcat for $150 all day long to collectors

[Woodsman416]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192855562032

[Gobblengrunt]

33 minutes ago, Woodsman416 said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192855562032

Bottom limb is delaminated!, not worth anything!