Most WRA carbines serial numbers look like they are hand stamped but they weren't. Typical Winchester quality control, build a fully functional carbine/rifle but careless about how it looks.

If you look above the Winchester name you will probably see a very small TRADEMARK. Sometimes it is very hard to see under an adjustable rear sight.
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