I was in a dealer's shop yesterday, and I saw a Remington M1917 in a corner. Attendant there said it was an internet gun on Gunbroker, but they would sell it. It looks brand new. However, it has been re-conditioned or re-arsenaled at some point. They are asking $799.00 for the rifle. The stock is like new, a dark brown color. However, there are a number of stock repairs that have been done. They blend in ok, but I didn't see an arsenal stamp like RRAD on one of my Garands on this stock anywhere. The metal finish looks more of a dark blue than parkerized. The bore is mint, and the bolt looks like it has an original grayish blue somewhat worn finish. The rifle looks too good to be true. Am I correct that these rifles were only re-finished during World War II? This rifle doesn't seem to have the 60 year old look to it. Actually, it almost looks like a new type Mitchell's Mauser re-build.I believe I also smelled a fresh coat of linseed oil. I can barely make out the barrel date. I could see an 18, and the receiver markings are a bit worn and not crisp. I received my DCM Garand back in the early 90s from Anniston Army Depot. It looked like it had just come off the assembly line. Beautiful parkerized finish. This rifle looks as good. I looked on Gunbroker, but the rifle is not on it. This business is in Kingsport, Tennessee. No Tennessee sellers on Gunbroker last night or today. What do you think?