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03-25-2013 01:08 PM
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
We need better pics(close ups). Something tells me it's a repainted relic helmet. However it's hard to tell from the pics I also think the liner is not original to the helmet. Pics of the dome, inside of the skirt and rim will be most helpful.
Regards, Lars
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
It's an original shell...I actually like the paint, but I'm no expert on WW1 paint-schemes...
cheers, Glenn
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
I also think the paint might stand a chance, but it's hard to tell much from the pics provided.
Cheers
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
Hi Lars,
sorry but no real chance of getting better pics as it's a gumtree job and these are all there are. Lately I've been having trouble getting replies from gumtree too. I agree though better pics would help. It's going for £200 by-the-way. I'm going to try anyway and see if I get a reply. If so, I'll post them up.
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
I think it stands a chance!
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
Hi Ian, looks to be good from the photographs shown.....age and wear and tear on the paint looks good, as is overall general patina...one of the rarer makers, "TJ 68" is for the firm "C. Thiel & Soehne" of Lubeck, they only made sizes 66 and 68.
Prost ! Steve.
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
Looks like original paint, but the liner needs better photos.
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
Thank you for all your opinions gentlemen I really appreciate your points of view. New boys like myself can learn a great deal from threads like this.
I like the general hue of the paintwork but could not tell if the patina was due to wear and tear or pitting. I read a thread recently regarding a similar camo shell that I would have sworn was the real deal only to learn that many on here believed it to be a relic 'sexed-up'. Since that thread I tread lightly with most things.
In your opinion Steve, is £200 a fair price for this helmet, and what are the issues regarding the liner? I have mailed the seller regarding closer pics but have heard nothing as yet.
Many thanks,
Ian.
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Re: M16 Camo Stahlhelm. Real or faked?
I like the look of it, my gut feeling is that the paint is period done!...
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