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**Mike Irwin** · December 30, 2010, 07:23 PM

I'm away from my books right now, visiting family for the holiday, but so far the information you're getting here is pretty spot on.

The .358 is one of the least common chamberings (but not the rarest), and is very highly sought after.

There were, IIRC, two distinct runs made in .358, an early run in the 1950s or 1960s, and a later run in the 1970s, but I'll have to confirm that.

It's uncommon to see a .358 for sale, it's a lot more uncommon to see one for under $1,000.

The last one I saw at a gun show was going for $1,500 or so.

A few years ago I did see one for $700 at a show, and I was considering buying it, but the stock had been chopped and the barrel had been cut back several inches. Too much freight to put it right, so I passed.

I believe the "S" marking is simply Savage's proof mark.

No matter how you cut it, though, you've got a very desirable rifle.

December 30, 2010, 07:23 PM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	I'm away from my books right now, visiting family for the holiday, but so far the information you're getting here is pretty spot on. The .358 is one of the least common chamberings (but not the rarest), and is very highly sought after. There were, IIRC, two distinct runs made in .358, an early run in the 1950s or 1960s, and a later run in the 1970s, but I'll have to confirm that. It's uncommon to see a .358 for sale, it's a lot more uncommon to see one for under $1,000. The last one I saw at a gun show was going for $1,500 or so. A few years ago I did see one for $700 at a show, and I was considering buying it, but the stock had been chopped and the barrel had been cut back several inches. Too much freight to put it right, so I passed. I believe the "S" marking is simply Savage's proof mark. No matter how you cut it, though, you've got a very desirable rifle. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.