just an fyi, back when I bought my stainless mini14, I was considering a 58 and would have bought one over the mini-14 however the non-restricted version did NOT come with a chrome lined barrel (only the restricted version did).
To me this was a deal killer. I have since given my mini to my gf *sigh* she really loves that mini, so I am in the market for a new semi. I would consider the 58 again only IF it came with a chrome lined barrel (non restricted of course).
Hopefully you are able to sway the powers that be to make one. Then I might finally be able to get my gf to sell the mini for an sks, and I would then buy a 58. Right now, she gets the mini and I may be "forced" to buy an AR rifle
Long story short, please make a 58 non-restricted with a chrome lined barrel