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Looks like it would have been made between 1984 and 1986
The basic Mark V is about $900 in excellent condition. Some magnum calibers are higher. Do not have a listing for left handed version.
Japan
Japan gave the serial killers hitory with 12 serial killers to date.
They have been made in the U.S. for several years now. Prior to that they were made by Howa in Japan and before that they were made in Germany.
Hoshi no Kirby Super Deluxe - 1996 VG was released on: Japan: 21 March 1996 USA: 8 September 1996
The later ones are made by Howa in Japan. Vanguard is almost identical to the Howa 1500 which was also sold as Smith & Wesson rifle and Mossberg 1500.
Because it was probably made in Japan.
With a serial number preceded with an "S" , I'm betting it was SKB of Japan
Made in 1988. Most likely Japan
In Japan
A MIJ (Made In Japan) Fender Stratocaster with an "E + 6 digits" serial number has been built somewhere from 1984 to 1989.http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.blackman4/serial.htm
Depending on the condition - $20-25.