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, as shown in the table on page 327 of R. C. Larson's book "M1 Carbine Comprehensive Guide: 2nd Edition". Winchester "W" marked barrel. 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 and is banned for purchase or transfer to residents of WA due to state and local laws. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining most of the finish with some light edge wear and minor handling marks. The stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with dowel repairs to the wrist and numerous scattered minor compression marks. Mechanically excellent.