I agree with Der Ami. It may not need that much. I agree it's not a good newbie project but maybe they don't care what it costs. I've spent more on a project gun than it was worth in resale. But I generally don't give a flying f about resale. If I want it and can afford it, who cares?

Geez, this stuff is nothing compared to the old wooden boats that I've messed with. Expensive and a lot of work but worth it in the end. Functional works of art, just like our old guns.