People are not trying to be rude to you in general but that gun is one to run away from. The only thing I could see it being worth is as a gun to strike the barrels and learn how to finish them. And then under no normal circumstances would I ever fire it. Also most projects are a labor of love, a endless money pit and something to rarely get finished like your vision for it is in your mind.
If you want a decent gun for a beginning project look for a Fox Sterlingworth that needs a complete do over. One can often be found for $400-500 range in sound mechanical condition. When finished you will have a very serviceable gun which will last you a lifetime. Or find a Remington 1900 which can be found for less money and is a fine gun when finished. But do stay away from sidelocks needing restocking because they are just a lot of work to do a decent job and if done poorly not likely to even give you a decent gun to shoot, for long, before you are back at repairing it again.
