"...they want $2000.00 for it..." Rediculous.
"...a presentation rifle from a VFW..." May or may not be shootable.
"...will keep looking..." Hi. Jump the hoops and buy one from the CMPicon. Shoot the matches even if you don't have to. You'll meet some great people who will go out of their way to help you. Buy a Service Grade, if you can. $595 for a good rifle.
Start here. Eligibility Requirements
This is what is done to a CMP rifle before its put up for sale.
Inspect & Repair