My first ww1 camo M16

[lach470]

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: My first ww1 camo helmet

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Hey gang...Well - here's another first for me....and I know what's what here!

It's a Quist made M16 (Q66) with a repro liner. Also came with the repro chinstrap but I took it off....Priced accordingly given the leather but I'm really happy with the paint job on this one. I think it looks really cool and it's not the regular swirl pattern but rather a chunky "block" pattern that looks really neat. Soldier did a good job on this one.

I really like it and I'm happy to have it added to the collection. I think it looks even better in person!

Cheers!

Rob

PS....wish I could have taken better pics - but it's been cloudy and rainy for three days with no end in sight.....

[lach470]

some closeups.....

[Miteinerhaltung]

Very Nice.

[OrangSoldier]

I like it as well.
Is the paint original?

greets,
0.S.

[Davidh]

this is a fantastic looking camo lid rgds Dave

[Alan M]

Hi Rob , that`s a great looking exterior . I really like the shape of those M16`s , and congrat`s on your find ,

cheers Al

[lach470]

Thanks guys! Yes, the paint is the real deal (unfortunately the liner isn't but I paid accordingly for it). Glad you guys like it....not an easy "pattern" to find!
Cheers!

Rob

[Walkwolf]

Unusual paint job!

Great lid there, lach! !

[lach470]

Thanks Walkwolf!! Glad you like it - and it's right here in the same province you're in!

Cheers buddy!

Rob

[Steven M]

Hi Rob. Nice and unusual pattern. I once had a beautiful oak leaf variation that I foolishly parted with long ago. The only thing I don't like about your example...and I don't mean this to sound mean or critical...but I personally would rather have it liner-less than with a repro.