I can tell you that S/N 44172X was shipped 1926. It still has non recessed chambers, and I use only standard velocity ammo in it. The grips are longer "target" grips, but are still rather slender and not easy to get a good grip on. The weight is rather light and a little difficult to hold "on target" as well as say a K 22. They are really fun to shoot, and can be nearly as accurate as any other good quality .22 pistol of the era. Condition will dictate how well it shoots. Keep in mind it will be 80-100 years old.
I particularly like all the "I" frame pistols. They are all built i a period where hand fitted quality was the norm. Does it look like this?
