Back in 2002 I had the opportunity to shoot/buy one of these bows from an individual in the club we are members of. It shot extremely well and almost bought it, but ended up ordering a Bob Lee Classic takedown instead because it would be much easier to transport we going on hunting trips. Looking back, I now wish I would have bought this bow also as, like you said, you do not see these up for sale very often. If you want to know the actual years these bows were produced, I would give Bob Lee bows a call......they are very nice people to talk to.