I saw one of those in like new condition in a pawn shop about forty years ago for $199.00 Did not have the money to buy it. They also had a 1898 Krag in perfect condition.
Three years later, I picked a S&W 1917 up for $145.00 but it was made for the British .455, with British proof marks, and converted to .45 Long Colt. Sights were so far off years later I bought a Wondersight for it. Now it shoots good and I put about 50 rds through it last week.
I also picked up a rough .38 British S&W, British proof marks, that had been converted in Britain to a .22 Long Rifle cartridge. Great shooter.
I picked up a S&W version about 15 years ago. She was in rough condition. I had a choice, leave as is and never shoot it or do some restoration. I had it refinished blue. The smith said the barrel was not in the greatest of condition and I only shoot light loads in it at this point.
The local gun/pawn shop has had the Colt 1917 in their case for nearly three years with a $1500 price tag on it. I bought the S&W at this same shot and they are the only ones who have shown up in twenty years at this particular shop.