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/ 5803378" on the rear receiver, "S/ 55" on the left side of the stock (refurbish stamp), "A" in a circle on the barrel band, "BW" on the magazine and "U.S. CARBINE/ CAL. 30 M1" on the front receiver. SPECS: 18" Barrel, adjustable rear peep sight, front band sight with ears and tan canvas sling. CONDITION: This gun is in nice condition with light 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.