Fred Bear Autograph - Authentic?
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From: Mertyman
26-Feb-19
I was recently gifted some old archery related items; some old equipment, a recurve, a few issues of Bowhunter magazine from the 1970s and the framed picture below of the legend himself. I'm wondering if anyone knows if the autograph is authentic, or just a reproduction print? The 86 under his name is what has me curious as to the authenticity, as I know he made an appearance at the local archery range/club around that time. Any thoughts?
From: Buffalo1
26-Feb-19
I watched him sign my banquet ticket and then shake my hand as he was returning my banquet ticket to me.
You be the judge of the authenticity of your autograph.
From: Buffalo1
26-Feb-19
Autograph from internet images of FB’s autograph.
From: Mertyman
26-Feb-19
Let me rephrase the question. In my research I'm confident it's his autograph. I'm just wondering if it's an original (signed individually) autograph, or a reproduction (print) of his autograph? Where he signed one and a publisher reprinted that picture with his signature (like they do with movie or music posters)?
From: Bill Obeid
26-Feb-19
Hold it up to the light . See if you can see ink on top of the photo’s surface
From: Zbone
26-Feb-19
Mertyman - Have seen that print before, I think it's a reproduction...
From: arlone
27-Feb-19
That is the picture he would sign at venues he was at. I have the same picture from 1983 when he was in St. Cloud Minnesota that he signed for me. I don't think they would make copies with a date on them?
From: Kodiak
27-Feb-19
The photo is on the 1983 catalog.
My 'guess' is that it's a real signature. No real help here.
From: Buck Watcher
27-Feb-19
Take a magnifying glass and see if it is written. You should be able to see over lapping ink lines. If it is a print you won't.
From: Brotsky
27-Feb-19
Let' be honest, it's not Tom Brady's autograph. I would find it unlikely anyone would reproduce his signature in mass quantities. My money is on it being the real deal. Very cool possession to have!
From: kscowboy
27-Feb-19
If you have an upcoming trip to Vegas, there is a little pawn shop out there that might be able to help authenticate for you;).
From: BOBSTER
28-Feb-19
It looks like it to me. He signed this one for me at a Shot Show in Houston back in 1986. Bob
From: drycreek
28-Feb-19
Who is Tom Brady and does he shoot wheels or trad ?
From: Kodiak
28-Feb-19
Very nice Bob. Really cool.
From: Mertyman
28-Feb-19
Thanks guys!
From: Ironbow-cell
28-Feb-19
Fred signed a LH takedown handle for me at P&Y in Tulsa in 1987. I handed it to him, he held it out and said it felt better than his bow. Said something about keeping it. Then he slipped it under his arm and started talking to other people. I stood there dumb founded and Fred was watching me out of the corner of his eye. I finally managed to blurt out something about I would trade him for his bow. Fred started laughing so much his shoulders were shaking. He whipped out some sandpaper, scuffed the handle and signed it. Told me to shoot some lacquer over it when I got home and smiled and handed it back to me with a big smile.
I will never forget that day.
From: Bou'bound
02-Mar-19
Neat story.
From: Buffalo1
02-Mar-19
Priceless story there Ironbow
