Winchester '44 barrel & stock markings

[photog]

I have a '44 Winchester with what I think is a replacement barrel. The only stamp/marking on the barrel is a W on the side of the gas piston housing. At some point it was filled in with white paint. I have not been able to find reference to similar markings online. It seems most Winchester barrels are marked on the top with a W about 4 inches from the end. Has anyone seen this type of mark and placement?

The other mystery is that my stock is a pot belly with a W in the sling slot and no other marks anywhere. Is this a standard Type 5 Win. stock? I'm assuming it's a replacement since these weren't made until '45.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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[browningautorifle]

Welcome to the forum, the slide is for an M2, how much else? Is there a date on the barrel? Or just the single mark?

[photog]

Thanks for the welcome. There is just the one mark--no dates etc.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Welcome to the forum, the slide is for an M2, how much else? Is there a date on the barrel? Or just the single mark?

[photog]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...psylsac7yn.jpg

So, I have an M2 slide, stock and barrel on a '44 receiver with no arsenal marks. Most of the parts are correct Winchester. I'm thinking this carbine was put together by a collector rather than as an arsenal rebuild. Think that's an accurate assessment?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of informed guys here.

[browningautorifle]

I would suggest replacement parts then...

[photog]

I guess my main concern is that this is an authentic Winchester barrel rather than a post war no-name/ unknown maker barrel made to look like a Winchester.

[deldriver]

The stock is for sure not Winchester and I have some doubts about the barrel too. Winchester used integral gas cylinders, does this one look integral?