According to the U.S. M1 Carbine Serial Numbers production chart, this Winchester Repeating Arms Co. U.S. Carbine was produced in 1944. MARKINGS: "WINCHESTER/ 5636868" on the rear receiver, "W" on the top of the barrel, "W.R.A./ G.H.D." & Crossed Cannons on the right side of the stock (original Winchester stock, inspected by Lt. Colonel Guy H. Drewry, Chief Ordnance Inspector of the Springfield Ordnance District), "W" in the sling well, "KI" on the barrel band, "PW" on the magazine and "U.S. CARBINE/ CAL. 30 M1" on the front receiver. SPECS: 18" Barrel, adjustable rear peep sight and front band sight with ears. CONDITION: This gun is in nice condition with some battle wear on the stock, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order. HISTORY: The M1 Garand is a .30-06 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War. The M1 rifle was named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand. The M1 Garand replaced the bolt-action M1903 Springfield as the standard U.S. service rifle in 1936, and General George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised". It is a gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle that is 43.6" long, weighs about 9.5 pounds and has a 24" barrel. The M1 Garand was made in large numbers, primarily by U.S. Springfield, during World War II. FREE SHIPPING & NO PROCESSING FEES.