Have you checked to see if it's takedown or not?
I can't tell just by looking at it, but that big-ass screw right next to the barrel threads makes me wonder. If it is, you'd be having an extra barrel built, not a permanent re-barrel. And you would be adding resale value, not reducing it.
Thanks for the advice. I appreciate the input.
I will check out a number of things before I do anything to it.
Best
GWB