At least they use the words "restoration" unlike most sellers do in this day and age. I don't know if it's worth 1495, but it's up there unless there's something about it we don't know about. I am actually close enough to DGR that I could go look at these if I felt like it. There's only one I'd be interested in, but I already have its near twin in my collection. Unless I feel carbine deprived soon I doubt I'll be making the 35-40 minute trip up here. Definitely some very nice carbines though.