I'd rather a 35W built on an 03 or 98. But not that the action can't make a nice sporter as many have been built on it.
One thing I'd check for since it's a Military 1917 action w/a commercial bbl installed on it is that the action isn't cracked.
I'm just assuming a bbl change outside the factory.
The 1917's often have their original Military bbl's torqued on quite tight.
Removal methods can get quite monsterous and heavy handed depending on the 'smith and a few rebbl'd 1917's have shown up w/cracked recv'rs. The cracks attributed to the removal of and the methods used on those heavily torqued into place bbl's. Wether that being the source of the cracks is fact or fantasy, the cracked recv'rs do in fact show up occasionally.
They usually crack on the bottom of the ring, so taking it out of the wood is the best for close examination.
Just something to keep in mind,,not all of them are damaged merchandise.
Remington made/marked 1917's are usually the nicest made of the 3 makers IMO.
Just some thoughts...