I've looked everywhere on this site that that I could find trying to get more specific information. I bought a used rifle; model 116 with a "F" series s/n (F249xxx) and the most accurate info I can find is that the "F" series was split into 2 groups. After F4xxxxx it was made between 1985 and Nov. 1995 if I remember correctly (wrote it down and now can't find the note, wife cleaning? naaaaa). That info came from the Savage site and when I put my S/N in it says that they don't keep records prior to Xxxxxxx. Any other place that I could look? I have looked at some other places on the web but no help. Appreciate any help, Thanks, Paul