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.

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[I.H.1989]

I looking online, and I saw this Arisaka. The description says that there has been no work on it, but the stock has me a little cautious. Anyone here want to help me to tell if it has been sanded or refinished?

To me, it doesn't look like it's been worked on, but you guys here know more about it than me.