It is not the first we have seen here on the Forum. The first was reported by Miki any years back. I think about four have turned up with serials from Feb to Apr, 1974. Barrel markings and sights, butt plate are correct for 1974. I think the others have the standard 1974 Model C wood.
This one has the C style wood but the finish looks more like what was used when the stock had cut checkering in the 70's. Also has a case colored lever. I don't know if the other did or not.
I don't know the history behind this group of .358's but I think (for whatever that is worth) that they came out of some part of the Savage operation in 1974.
Might be worth checking with JTC to see if there is any infor in the records (I don't know what info is available from this time period).
PS... 1973 was the last year for the F and DL (rotor receivers with the window cut)
Last edited by Rick99; 03/24/16.
