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07-22-2020 11:14 PM
# ADS
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Hi there,
It’s an original M16 shell in a larger size such as a 66 or 68. This is denoted by the non-stepped vent lugs. I can see a little feldgrau paint on the exterior and more on the interior. There should be a manufacturers and size stamp on the left hand side just behind the chinstrap post. Can’t really see any camo paint at least from these photos but overall a nice large sized shell.
Andy
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Forgot to say the white chalk could be the remains of mud from the battlefield. The Somme area in particular was known for its chalky white soil. Could be a bit of old white paint. Although not unheard of, German WW1 helmets were rarely painted white for camo purposes in the field although I have seen a few pictures particularly where the soil is a chalky white.
Andy
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Nice M-16 , It looks to have some green left on it??
And as Andy pointed out "Check the left side skirt near the post" Well at lease that is where my ET64 is marked .
Semper Fi
Phil
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Thanks Andy I appreciate the info! I never thought about natural white mud. As for the manufacturers and size mark I’ve looked in all kinds of like and at every angle and can’t find a thing. Only green paint and surface rust!!
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Mmm, might have been lightly stamped or covered in paint, rust or dirt. Should be roughly where Phil said and where I’ve pointed to in the attached photo. The white chalk on the underside of the front visor does look a lot like white chalk at least in the photos.
Andy
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I just looked again and I can’t see anything. I wonder if that’s a thing or if this one is a fluke or as you said just super lightly stamped and with paint over it making the mark invisible??
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Yes, that '1" would be part of a series of numbers denoting the lot of steel used. Typically preceded by a letter to denote the supplier of the steel.
Nice looking shell btw.
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I measured around the outside and it’s 68cm. So thanks for that Andy. MAP, I couldn’t find any letter before the 1 or any other numbers after.
Once again thanks for the comments and help from everyone.
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