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    Posted: Apr 19 2021 at 8:05am
I picked this one up recently for a good price ($1500). When I opened it up it was really dirty but all parts are Winchester. The stock does not have any markings other than what may be a "W" in the sling recess. 

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Looks like a nice transition WRA. What’ the serial number range? Is the rear sight marked with an H in shield or SA and small cross cannons? Could be a field replacement rear sight.
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H in a Shield no stake marks that I can see, and 55949XX

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Looks nice. The rear sight is probably a field replacement as stated. Take the stock off and look for any markings inside, especially on the bridge between the trigger housing and slide wells.
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Should I replace the rear sight?

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Originally posted by Raven26 Raven26 wrote:

Should I replace the rear sight?

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Normally, I would say no but with only what looks like flip staking I would be tempted to. Square S sights can be found versus one with other markings.
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I'm pretty new to this but I'd hold off on changing the sight at least until you've had a chance to check all of the parts and evidence of changes/history/timeline.
Also depends on what you want out of the carbine. 
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Yes, all the parts match including wear patterns and aging patina. 
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Just be careful in replacing the rear sight with the correct flip sight. After you do that the next thing you are going to want to do is find a nice stock with the correct cartouche.
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I agree. I would like to think this is a partial field upgrade to an adjustable sight. 

I believe this is a February 1944 receiver (please correct me if not), but what is interesting to me is the Type I barrel band and a stock with no cartouche. When was the cartouche omitted on Winchesters?

I have a similar Winchester with a slightly higher serial number with just the opposite configuration. A Type II barrel band, flip sight, and a stock with crossed cannons and W.R.A over G.H.D.

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Stock 1, Marked with "T"
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