Presented in this lot is a Vintage Bear Archery Grizzly Recurve Bow, #50, 58", circa 1960s to 1970s. One of the most respected and innovative manufacturers in the entire industry, Bear Archery was founded by Fred Bear and Charles Piper in 1940 and focused on the manufacturing of recurve and longbows. The Bear Grizzly is very most popular one-piece bow, known as "the working man's bow" within the archery community. It features the same design since it was last changed in 1964. Priced to fit in anyone's budget, it delivers big performance. The Bear Grizzly has a 58" AMO length to make it smooth shooting, but still versatile to navigate the woods and get the shots longer bows won't let you take. A long time SOLID performing hunting recurve bow. This Grizzly 50# 58" bow, model # KR39358, riser features a well-balanced and positioned shelf, the type that makes even the least experienced archer appear to be a pretty good shot. Upper limb has affixed label, "BEAR Glass-Powered Grizzly", lower limb has label, "Bear Archery, Grayling, Michigan" with bear logo, U.S. Patent 2,842,113. The recurve bow is in good overall condition, wear consistent with normal use and handling. Measures 58"L x 6"W, weight is 1lb, 12oz.