My first M1 C (1982 spec)
Article about: Hello all and a happy new year! I have recently put together my first M1 C. Nothing special, but I think it's a nice representation of the last M1 before Kevlar. I was hoping to put together
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Hi Chris I personally dont think the chinstraps are original to the Helmet unless this was an un-issued surplus that may have got released much later than its production date,usually all Ingersoll shells have Anchor stamped North & Judd chinstraps as both shell and chinstraps were produced between 1965-1967.the Parrish chinstraps are normally seen with there own shells and the later canadian made types,also to note is that on your liner made by Specialaty plastic products which is from one of two contracts 1983 or 1986 they changed the profile making them protrude outwards more hence why it does'nt sit right with the cover inside the shell,but apart from me knit-picking still a nice late example,all the best for 2014.................
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Very nice example of the last issue M1 Chris, and yes those pesky Speciality plastic liners are a pain, I have yet to to find a shell it will fit nicely into, apart from from the 43' issue shells. I have one very similar in my collection and am very fond of it
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Opex
Very nice example of the last issue M1 Chris, and yes those pesky Speciality plastic liners are a pain, I have yet to to find a shell it will fit nicely into, apart from from the 43' issue shells. I have one very similar in my collection and am very fond of it
Thanks Opex,
The bad fit had me a tad worried until I looked further into it and discovered they are a bad fit in most if not all shells! A bit of a head scratcher!
I think I remember seeing your example on this site, a fine M1!
Kind regards,
Chris
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Chris your spot on mate,Parrish which was a division of the Dana corporation,produced contracted M1 shells in 68/69 however these were nearly all Infantry helmets that were fitted with non anchor stamped chinstraps as North & Judd under new management dropped their Anchor logo,"P" stamped Infantry chinstraps are exceptionally rare and i have only seen a couple of sets ever,most of the "p"stamped para straps like yours are commonly seen on the early RG STAMPING shells made from 1970 onwards,hence why i commented on your Ingersoll having them...............
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Nice early dated woodland cover!...
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Just to add SPP moulded out there Liners with a +25 increase which was the maximum increase allowed hence why they protrude over,not sure of the reason behind this but certainly a pain when trying to seat the Liner properly...............
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