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Title: Howatt Hi-Speed Dating Help!!
Post by: greensngravy on September 01, 2017, 01:16:00 PM

I am dating this bow and need help.  Serial number "H8 3667", curved inlay with brass stabilizer fitting on lower part of handle, 54" length.  Black f-glass limbs.

Any thoughts?  Does the "H8" part mean it is a 1978?

Greens

Title: Re: Howatt Hi-Speed Dating Help!!
Post by: Gerald Denley on September 03, 2017, 10:42:00 PM

If it has a thin curved stripe in an ovangkol riser then it is a 1973. The first two letters are HS, not H8. The curved stripe was only made from 1972-74.

Title: Re: Howatt Hi-Speed Dating Help!!
Post by: greensngravy on September 11, 2017, 07:21:00 AM

Thank you!