Manufactured as a part of the first production block from Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (serial number range from 1,000,000 to 1,349,999) produced from October 1942 to December 1943, with this example produced after February 1943 (when Winchester stopped adding dates to barrels). Features "L" marked winged blade front and "S" two position 'L' flip rear sights, undated Winchester "W" barrel with "ordnance bomb" on the gas cylinder and parkerized chamber, replacement type 1 barrel band with three weld scars, "W" type 2 'flat-top' blued bolt, "W" type 1 slide, unmarked type 2 detachable spring tube, "W" type 3 recoil plate (with Winchester noted as starting use of type 3 recoil plates around serial number 1,068,000 on page 335 of "M1 Carbine Comprehensive Guide" by R. C. Larson), and an "O/W" and "K" marked milled trigger housing with checkered type 1 safety, "W" type 2 magazine release, "W" sear, and "W" type 1 slotted hammer. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut 'high-wood' stock with oval cut oiler slot and flat bottom forend, marked with a spurious "W.R.A./G.H.D." (Col. Guy H. Drewry) inspector cartouche and "ordnance wheel" on the left of the butt, topped off with a "Z" type 1 deep-groove, two-rivet 'bullnose' handguard, along with a "SW" blued magazine. Includes a "US" marked reproduction green web carry case, "U.S." web muzzle cover, "U.S." and "J.S.&S.CO./1943" marked OD green web dual magazine pouch, two extra "BW" blued magazines, early khaki web sling, and metal oiler.

Exceptionally fine as arsenal quality refurbished and subsequently restored to World War II era early production configuration, retaining 95% plus parkerized finish with some minor edge wear, slightly softened receiver markings, some dried grease, brown patina/discoloration on the rear sight, but otherwise limited minor handling marks under the finish. The re-oiled stock is also exceptionally fine. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are excellent.