Item received in good shape, thanks Mitch.

Can't argue fugly as it's in the eyes of the beholder. I must admit I'm not entirely sure the look will work for me either, but the price was right to give it a try...

As to weight, I did a little experiment this evening with what I have on the shelf:
  1. New Dansk sport muffler with their chrome tip -- 25lbs 3 oz
  2. Monza -- 22lbs 0oz
  3. Well used Leistritz 901/1 with factory square edge chrome tip -- 20lbs 8oz

The Leistritz has some corrosion, so it might have built-in "lightness".