Help on Winchester serial number and correct barrel

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I have a Winchester serial number 5,653,xxx with a “W” on top of barrel with Ordnance bomb on side of gas cylinder (also has standard “PW” within oval proof mark on top of barrel about 5 ¼” from front sight).
Can anyone tell me when this carbine was made and if the barrel is correct for this serial number?
Thank you.

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[Bruce McAskill]

About May of 1944 for your serial number. The barrel sounds like it's correct for your serial number. hth