US Front seam M1 Fixed bale helmet shell dated 1943 good?
Article about: Hello all, I am starting to get my hands on some of the earlier WWII M1's and hope that this shell is all correct. I have done some homework on these and it all appears good, but I have not
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Nothing to worry about chris at all,as you said mid 43 McCord shell.............
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nice lid, i just wish it uad its chinstraps. i usually get my helmets ith the chinstraps lost or taken off to sell seperately
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the black A washers are black meaning that this is after 1943. this will be fine until you get a better replacement. you should get the sweatband and leather strap for it. i wouldnt get repro parts for the helmet. i would wait for originals. check m1helmetdepot.com for parts. they usually have them
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the black A washers are black meaning that this is after 1943. this will be fine until you get a better replacement. you should get the sweatband and leather strap for it. i wouldnt get repro parts for the helmet. i would wait for originals. check m1helmetdepot.com for parts. they usually have them
Thanks for the info. I had not yet found that company. Seems that I just missed the example they had for sale. I'll keep checking. Thanks again!
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Nice fixed bail m1 I have one just like it down to the lighter color faded with time. Most assure ww2 issue yours is. timothy
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Nice helmets guys! better than my crappy post war M1. First post of 2014!
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they usually add new ones every so often and if you message them they may have a pair that hasnt been listed. i am keeping and eye on the usmc helmet with the diamond patch.
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