While no expert, I have a S/A M54 Sporter in 22 WMR that has a banded and pinned front sight; a collector told me that those were early rifles that had the banded front sight and are more desireable.
My 22 WMR is about an inch @ 100 M with the Remington 33 gr load; it's my favorite small field woodchuck rifle.
If the crown is good and you're happy with the finish charge on.
A banded front sight 22LR is on my short list; I've only seen a couple and they were priced @ 900.00 - 1200.00.
Good luck.
