Tell me about this Remington M1917

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As Jim has said a cobbled item along with Sapper740 notations as well I seem to recall conversations here on rifles that had been stamped DP which meant exactly that that they were beyond economical repair for whatever reason and should not be fired.
Along those conversations also was the EY stamping which Sapper740 mentions which basically means the rifle is not fit for front line duties but can however be utilised if your being overrun and your cooks and backline troops can join in but only if it was an Alamo situation.

I think PL stated Britain had another stamping they used which a rifle was never to be used the ZD stamping (I may be incorrect on that fact).

If it all checks out to be safe to shoot after a competent GSmith has checked it over then $450-500 sounds allot better for a mixmaster than what they are asking but ensure it goes to a gunsmith that you know and not a shop recommended one or them either, if it does pass then haggle away.
Chasing down a rear sling swivel and correct barrel band should not be to hard there are probably some here who may be able to help you with that.
Good luck.

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