Jim,
I have an Armi. Everyone loves the stock. It is very authentic looking but I bought it in 1997. I am not sure about the quality today. I hear Lodgewood does the best de-farbing. I think the most expensive thing is the lockplate and the barrel bands. Talk to you later.
Respectfully,
Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
War Between the States Historian
Historian: 39th Georgia Volunteer Infantry
http://39thgavolinfrgt.homestead.com/39thHomepage.html