Thanks for the replies. Some day I may start a thread to get more responses. I guess it might be like the Savage pros say, “never say never” with what is seen with their production. Interesting to me.

Side note. Saw another Sat at a local show. Excellent condition $1650. Had a steel butt plate. Didn’t note serial number or anything else. Dealer and I know each other and got in a conversation about a mutual friend health troubles.

Seems this area has a few std 243’s.