Bill,
The rifle appears to be quite well done actually, and if the condition of the blue is any indication it appears to have been used or at least handled or carried a fair bit.
As you rightly pointed out it is VERY well priced and I can tell you that if it was in Aus I'd be having a real good look at it myself.
What ever you do please don't go back to just lurking as you haven't been outclassed in any way whatsoever.
When it comes to doubles we are all learning here.
I shoot a few shottie to rifle conversions myself for the very same reason you mentioned, ie they are affordable.

Thanks for posting this mate.

Cheers