So, I stopped by one of my local guns shops while out and about today and spied what appeared to be a cut-down barrel N-frame. I wrote down the serial number (163**). Noted that it had non-diamond grips, no model number on the frame and was a 5-screw. The barrel has been cut down to 4" and a new front site added (actually a pretty good job). The bluing is in fair shape, except for the barrel. The action felt good and lock was pretty good too. Got out the 3rd edition and started digging when I got home. It appears to be a 2nd model .44 Hand Ejector manufactured in 1921. Seems that 6.5" was the standard barrel length. The shop owner wasn't in and the fellow behind the counter didn't know the trade history. The asking price is $300. Now, part of me runs away from "Franken-guns", but this thing is intriguing. Might be a interesting project gun. Anyway, would this old revolver be worth $300? Thanks for any input.