I just looked and I do not see a date anywhere. Like I said, I really do not care that much about the finish. It is still a very nice looking bow in every aspect. Italsoshot good for the 13-14 shots it lasted. I did not see the shop guy do anything unusual when setting it up. Ultimately I am the one that is going to have to deal with all of this and as I have said from the beginnig, I am confident that it will be resolved. Just a little upset that all of this happened. Not exactly the review I wanted to give on my new Allegiance.