Imperial German WWI Ersatz Bayonet Lot: Three Bayonets

First example is classified in Anthony Carter's reference as example #53.  43.2cm (~17-1/16") overall, has unmarked fullered blade with dark patina, cast steel hilt in two halves brazed together and secured with two well-hidden rivets.  Hilt has contoured grip and is cast with diagonal ribs.  Has the open-top muzzle ring found on most ersatz bayonets that facilitates use with either the Gew.88 or Gew.98.  Includes steel scabbard with mild patina and only faint traces of a finish.  

Second is Carter #49, 43.1cm (~17") overall, unmarked fullered blade with dark patina and some minor blemishes, cast steel guard with open muzzle ring on a thick guard, marked with accountability number on the side, dual-use muzzle ring, and diagonal ribs cast into the grip.  Steel scabbard has dark patina and several large dents.  

Third is Carter #23, 44cm (~16-1/4") overall, unmarked fullered blade with dark gray patina, shows sharpening marks and blemishes.  Offset guard has dual use open muzzle ring, accountability number "3032" marked on the guard.  Includes steel scabbard with dark patina and traces of feldgrau finish.  $300 - $400