Actually, it's going quite well. Plenty of folks have sent me messages. Unfortunately, I don't have anything they are interested in trading for or are asking near face value for it. ;)
Beeeecause Marine Snipers didn't paint their rifles. I'd be more concerned if the barrel was lathed smooth. I doubt it as all the parts look to be correct save for the trigger...not easy to get your hands on a MK24.