QuoteOriginally posted by Bones92:
It just dawned on me... the stamped numbers might be 142...  perhaps a production serial matching the handwritten 142 serial on the limb.

The stamps were done with a hand-held number die.  They are fairly deep into the wood.

If that is the case scratch what I said.

Beautiful special Charlie..!  I have a few Hoyt catalogs (my Dad worked for Earl) from 1969-1972 and the Special is not listed...  I own every Hoyt in those catalogs.  My prize bows are my 5PMH perfect condition Pro Medalist Hunter (it's in my hand in my avatar pic) and a near perfect 58" Pro Hunter.. Now I am on the quest for a 62" Pro Hunter Special...  Lol