The barrel is not a problem, and conversions of Model 28s to .44 Special, while not prolific, are not uncommon. It sounds like a .44 Magnum cylinder was used for the conversion; however, it is probably not a good idea to shoot .44 Magnums in that gun, as the frame, although heat treated at the factory, was to .357 Magnum specifications, not to .44 Magnum specifications (lots more power from the .44 Mag for the frame to deal with). My recommendation is to keep using .44 Specials in the gun, if you want to shoot .44 Magnums, find a nice Model 29.
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