Holy crap that’s pricey! I bought a nice, slightly used 4” blue Diamondback in .22lr back in the early 90’s for $260. When I shot it, I remembered why I don’t care for .22 revolvers, the RG single-action from the mid 70’s only held 6 as well. Not enough shots for plinking! Also had a .38 DB in nickel [’94, $300] and a cherry Detective Special 2nd model .38 [$300, mid 90’s], bought a DS used at the gun shop I worked at in the mid-70’s used for $60. Got a new Colt .22 conversion unit there for my Government Model for $70, new. Now if you’ll excuse me, from seeing today’s prices, I have to go have a memorial cry... ;)
Alas, time marches on...