I have a duel shelf Halloween bow with "8/2/68" right above 43# @28 on the riser.Is that the date the bow was made?

The duel shelf production Halloween bows were made in 1959 and early 1960.

If you can post an image of all the markings on your bow, perhaps we can explain the "8/2/68".

It is likely that at least some, if not all, of the markings are not original to the bow.

Ok thanks will try to post a pic.