i am not sure of the year. I got it in a trade but if I was told the truth it should be 4-5 years old. No issues with it. I used it maybe 6 times last season. I hate it and will never use it again. If you are not too far away from Ohio, $225 shipped. Far away maybe a little more. $200 pick it up. I put the molle belt on it to give my busted shoulder some help. PayPal works for me if you are ok with adding a few bucks to cover fees.