an " XX" on the weight marking of a Pearson bow, according to what I' ve read, means that it didn' t make weight. Although I have to wonder about that in this case since it' s marked 48@28. Not making weight seems to make more sense as an explanation bow marked at even poundage --- e.g. xx45@28 (meaning it was a few pounds more or less than 45). Any way it goes, if you like it, it could be a good deerslayer for you.