What should be my next WWII era firearm?

[I.H.1989]

I think the longer the war went on the less they were inclined to serial number everything so not a real issue.

Given the choice between the two, I'd go with the one with the mum. Bayonets will cost minimum of $70 if you're lucky.

You are right. turns out that the series 32 stopped putting serial numbers on the bayonet lug.

unfortunately, the one with the mum was sold 5 minutes before i went on the site, so I guess i am back to the first one. considering that the man is willing to sell it to me for $350 and pay for shipping, it is a very tempting offer.