Forbes will push closer to $4000. You could find s Colt light rifle in 7mm or 300 win. Send that to Melvin and he'll overhaul CLR, restock, bed, install a timney and Douglas barrel.

CLR - $500-700
Overhaul (include trigger and stock) - $650
Re-barrel - 600-800. I forget exactly.

Either way, under budget.