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My first M42 up for evaluation

Article about: Wondering if anything fake or tampered with is jumping out at you guys. Thanks as always!

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    My first M42 up for evaluation
    My first M42 up for evaluation
    My first M42 up for evaluation
    My first M42 up for evaluation
    My first M42 up for evaluation
    My first M42 up for evaluation
    My first M42 up for evaluation

    Wondering if anything fake or tampered with is jumping out at you guys. Thanks as always!

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    Looks like a rock solid M42 ND to me. I can't comment on the chin strap. Dated 1940 for an M42. But I don't think this is unheard of.

    There is a match in Frank's lot number database. same lot number no decal example.

    Michael
    "Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated

    My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them

    "Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)

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    Never thought of the 1940 aspect.

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    This helmet was apparently newly issued or a barracks queen before being liberated and then stored very well for the last 75 years.
    "Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated

    My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them

    "Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)

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    The guy said he has had in various closets for 50 plus years.

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    A great first lid. Excellent way to start the family. Nice that he stored it so well.

    a true woodwork find.
    "Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated

    My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them

    "Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)

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    A nice "plain jane" M42, the archetypal later war combat helmet. Well done. Leon.

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    Certainly a nice helmet to start you off. Where does one go to have alook at Frank's lot number database? I would be interested in having a look at it is possible.
    D.

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    Check to see if the buckle has a raised 'hump' as it could be an old copy.
    Edges are a bit furry for an original.... otherwise as the fellas said, a nice helmet!!
    Cheers, Dan
    " I'm putting off procrastination until next week "

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    I don't see any raised bump on the buckle. Flat edges all the way around.

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