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Ah OK. Sorry Brett , thought you were talking about the OP’s helmet. Well that makes sense as to the raised rear rivet. Never knew that but did wonder. Thanks!
Andy

Hi Lucas,

I think buying from anywhere right now would be OK but just very slow. You might want to ask them to hold the item for you. I haven’t posted the M16 size 60 yet but included it in a...

Hi Brett,

The rivet I was referring to in my post was the front left liner band retaining rivet on the OP’s helmet which is a rear rivet. As Jim said it sometimes happens. I think you’re...

Hi Jim, yes I’ve seen a few examples of the rear pin in place of one of the front. Not sure why the rear was more raised than the others.
Andy

Thanks Lucas. That’s a size 64 that has been depot refurbished. The one you can see to the right is a size 60 the smallest made. I just bought an M62 that has been depot refurbed and brush painted...

It might have been painted black at some point or even lacquered but also remember as paint ages ages it can darken. For example, a dark blue can appear an dark almost black colour but it’s certainly...

As BlackCat said, better images needed as always. One thing to note - the liner pin installed on the front right side photo looks incorrect. The pin pictured appears to be the rear pin. The rear...