HOWARD HILL BIG 5 IDENTIFICATION

[gorillabows]

Any of you guys know about the serial numbers on the Howard Hill bows? I am looking at one to buy maybe and the owner does not know the age.

She was able to give me a serial number though and was hoping that you guys might be able to id from that.

Any help greatly appreciated.
BC 681343 75EZ8 (the 5 could possibly be an "s")

Thanks
Joe

[Orion]

B stands for Big Five.  The C for Craig, the fella who built it.  First two numbers of the serial number 68 indicate it's a 68-inch bow.  The 1343 would have meaning to Craig.  He could tell you from those numbers when he made the bow.  I expect the last set of numbers is actually 75#@28.  If it's important that you know the age, call or email Craig Ekin at Howard Hill Archery.

[Dick in Seattle]

That serial would be a pretty low one for Craig.  He keeps some records though, so he ought to be able to pin it down pretty well for you.

[Dick in Seattle]

I just went down to the shop to check.   I have an older Craig built Big 5 that is number 3537.   The newest Hill I have is a Longbowman's Choice #5876.  It's about 2 or 3 years old.