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03-28-2020 07:04 AM
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Damn, that’s really a shame, at least the paint in the dome is still preserved..
I don’t know what the prices for parts are but given these are in good shape, they won’t go for cheap. From my somewhat limited knowledge of FJ helmets the parts to look original.
Given that its history has already been destroyed there probably isn’t much harm done if its soöd as parts.
Let’s see what the others think though.
Luis
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That is a real shame. The parts are all original. The liner is very nice, it is an early war liner - not pre war but early, with the tan colored foam. The straps look nice too and everything matches up to being around 1940 manufacture date. I am trying to figure out what happened to the outside of the shell? You said it was repainted but it looks like it has now been stripped down to almost bare metal on the outside? Is there any trace of an eagle present on the left side of the shell?
Value wise is certainly only opinion based but in this case the sum of the parts is probably worth more than the whole. As it sits, probably $3000 would be a top dollar price. But as parts, the liner and straps are worth at least $3000 maybe more, the shell is worth up to a $1000 and the bolts are worth at least $100.
It is worth owning but it almost hurts to look at it the way it is now. There are people out there - myself included - who buy parts whenever we find them. But it is always a shame to destroy an original item, even one assaulted like this.
Cheers,
Terry
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Holiday,
As an aside, Terry's opinions on M38's is second to none. I was hoping he would see this thread.
(I'm glad he confirmed what I said in the New Member forum L0L )
"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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Thanks so much for taking a look, yes he had it repainted but it nagged at him so he stripped it to start over and I was lucky to buy it from him before he took it further.
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There is no trace of the eagle unfortunately the previous owner didn't like the paint job he had done so took it back down to metal to begin again on "restoring" . I was able to purchase it before he took things further. This is the first one that I have owned my father has had four or five over his career and mostly refer to his knowledge on most things but even he has a hard time with M38s the copies can be so good and we try our best to get the back story on how these types of items are acquired so we can confidently sell to highly valued customers and friends. I unfortunately could not post the pictures of this helmet in time for you guys to see before the auction closed on this helmet. With the COVID-19 deal shutting things down and work being unpredictable I needed to liquidate some items and build up a cushion for the hit coming. So I posted some things in my collection I really did not want to part with I sold my Confederate documented Cavalry sword to a soldier who was one of only 30 men in his regiment to survive Gettysburg, and my M38. I got heartbreaking prices for both items and will be kicking myself for many years to come. I got $1,625 for the sword and $1,975 foe the helmet. Most definitely the wrong time to sell high value items. Thanks so much Terry I really appreciate you helping me out I will have many more questions, and I have a somewhat large inventory of German memorabilia how do I offer it for sale here on this site? Thanks again Terry.
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I sold mine with all original paint but a later issue model for 3K. Given the liner has the earlier components it would be much better to keep it intact. We are not an appraisal service and I can tell you a number of folks here will shudder at the thought of "parting" it out. I get annoyed when I see what appears to be a complete item on a dealer site listed as separate pieces. That is done to maximize the dollar return but it devalues the piece overall in my opinion. Ultimately, you will have to decide what to do since it is your property. That is my two cents for what it is worth. Neil
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The moral of the story; home improvements added to any militaria antique results in a bad outcome. Certainly from a value point of view.
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Hi, great pics of para helmet bits that we never get to see in Australia. Does anyone know - does every para helmet have size & manufacturer stamps inside or were there some without stamps???
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