New purchase!

[Aus der Traum]

G'day guys,

Just thought I'd share my latest purchase with you all, it's a no decal M42 shell with a very thick textured finish!



I've been after a shell like this one for a while now so I'll be glad to have one in my collection!

Cheers guys!

Joshua

[DougB]

Nice to get that wanted helmet in! COngrats!

[ObKrieger]

Nice shell, what's the lot number and maker?

[Walkwolf]

Decent M42 shell. I like it............................!

[SteveR]

Awalys good to get what you want.
SteveR

[Aus der Traum]

Cheers guys, just waiting on the mail now! Shouldn't be too long!

And OBKrieger, the paint on this helmet is quite thick (possible a re-issue) so the lot number/maker cannot be identified unfortunately..

Would anyone recommend using a very fine sand paper to bring back the paint SLIGHTLY in the small areas where it would be stamped?

-Joshua

[Walkwolf]

Cheers guys, just waiting on the mail now! Shouldn't be too long!

And OBKrieger, the paint on this helmet is quite thick (possible a re-issue) so the lot number/maker cannot be identified unfortunately..

Would anyone recommend using a very fine sand paper to bring back the paint SLIGHTLY in the small areas where it would be stamped?

-Joshua

I would not recommend sanding to any helmet !

It is best to leave it as is. Any maker/lot#/size markings are not
important enough to kill some of the finish, IMO.

Unless you plan on stripping the paint off entirely, I'd leave it !

[Aus der Traum]

I think you're right on that one mate,

I do not plan on stripping the paint off entirely so I don't think I'll ever know the maker or lot number.

Out of interest, have you seen other helmets with a similar thick finish? Was this somewhat common?

Joshua

[Walkwolf]

The only two M42's I have are a dark grey/black, which I think is original
on at least one of them. It is possible that yours is a repaint,
but it may actually be the original colour.

You'll know for sure and can post more detailed photos
when you receive it................!

[Aus der Traum]

Just out of interest, by re-paint do you mean a post war repaint, or a factory/depot repaint?

Kind Regards,

Joshua