M35 EF66 40 dated chin strap, opinins for purchasing First Helmet

[Lidman]

I'd jump on it, personally. It has character.

It has character for sure, and for $300, isn't too bad a lid.
In the end, it's up to you whether to buy it or not of course

Brad.

[KradSpam]

I would save my cash for one that hasn't been messed with if possible. You are not far away from a complete untouched ND M42.

[VolksJager]

The best input I can put down at this point to help with you decision is a question

When you saw this one for sale did you like it because of its look or because it was in you price range?

Jason

[HJ-Collector]

would never advise anyone to buy a helmet like this, agree with andy and infact there is even better than that out there for around $500 if you look around, i would save another couple of hundered dollars then make a your first helmet purchase

[AmericanKraut]

My dream helmet is a named M40 SD with liner and chinstrap, not mint but with a little character.
Saying this I would rather have an SD but I wont be able to afford one anytime soon...