All Savages are bad, if you run across any, send them to me and I will properly dispose of them for you. If not properly handled they can be the most addictive thing you will ever come across.

There is an article in the FAQ section here on dating. Really the only one to watch is the 1st gen short actions with the 4.52" screw spacing. You can build off of them, but finding aftermarket stocks is a very limited proposition.