Orvis date codes - manufacturing date? (Helios 2 905-4 Tip Flex)

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I just recently picked up an Orvis Helios 2 905-4 Tip Flex from a forum member and it truly is a great rod. I also want to thank the seller and say that that he was awesome with communication and with the whole transaction in general. From what I can tell, I can see a faint handwritten date (I think) in black superfine sort of pen date under the Helios 2 graphic on the blank just above the cork. Is this the manufacturers date code? I also have an 865-4 Hydros Mid Flex and wonder if there is a similar code on this rod. Thanks for any/all help and best wishes on the water!
 
I have a date written on all three of my Orvis rods and I believe it's when they were manufactured
 
Never saw that before but just found it on my helios. Looked at a few of my older zero gravities and couldn't find anything, wonder when they started? Afish might have some insight
 
Some Orvis rods have a serial #, some a born-on date and other have neither. No serial number is needed for warranty work.
 
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