Receiver manufactured in 1944, as a part of the second production block from Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (serial number range 5,549,922 to 5,834,618) produced from December 1943 to November 1944, with Inland's serial production running into this range as well. "W" marked and "WP" proofed Winchester barrel, unmarked front sight, "shield/H" marked type II adjustable rear peep sight, unmarked type I barrel band, "W" type II operating rod, "W" parkerized flat-top bolt, along with an "O" and "W" marked milled trigger housing with "B" type V magazine catch, ""EW"" push-button safety, and "W" type III hammer. Fitted with a two-rivet walnut handguard marked "W" on the underside, a 'low-wood' walnut stock marked with "W" in the sling channel, unboxed "W.R.A./G.H.D." (Winchester Repeating Arms, Lt. Col. Guy H. Drewry) inspection and "ordnance wheel" acceptance stamps on the right of the butt, along with "ordnance wheel" on the left of the wrist and a boxed "RIA/EB" (U.S. Rock Island Arsenal, Elmer Bjerke) rebuild stamp on the left of the butt, and a "SS" marked blued magazine. Includes a web sling and metal oiler. Note: This item features a high-capacity magazine which has a capacity above 10 rounds and cannot be sold or transferred to residents in states where long gun magazine capacity is limited to no more than 10 rounds. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining most of the finish with some limited minor pitting visible under the finish, some minor cycling wear, dried grease, and some minor handling marks. The stock is also very fine as sanded and re-oiled with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.