Real Or Not? SS helmet
opinions?
Archive for June, 2010
SD Heer M40 paint removal project.
This helmet is my latest craigslist purchase. It cost me $100 and the guy said it came out of his parents' barn in Maine. It had a cut-down chinstrap that appears original to the helmet, as well as an intact liner. I began to scrape off the paint yesterday and it has been coming off remarkably easily. It's an EF66 from what I can read, but I didn't post any pictures of the markings because there is a lot of rust that makes it hard to read. I will post updates as I continue to remove the paint. So far I have found a beautiful apple green underneath. cool militaria
You can tell that there is a single decal underneath the paint. You should be able to see the outline in the picture. I have scraped paint off from around it but I don't want to damage the decal. Do you have any suggestions for removing the paint over the decal?
Thanks,
Mo
You can tell that there is a single decal underneath the paint. You should be able to see the outline in the picture. I have scraped paint off from around it but I don't want to damage the decal. Do you have any suggestions for removing the paint over the decal?
Thanks,
Mo
Luftwaffe Observers badge,,,opinions wanted
would like to hear other memeber’s comments on this piece,,thanks,,Robert:confused:
1870 EK 1,,,,opinions please
Hi all,,,would like to hear comments on this piece,,looks to have a brass center,,,marked G on the back for Godet,,,:confused:
M1 Fixed Bale Medic Helmet
Hi All,
About a year ago I purchased this M1 fixed bale (minus a bale) off the Bay.:o( My first and only purchase off of there, minus a few US Division patches, however I think I did OK as it only set me back $40.
About a year ago I purchased this M1 fixed bale (minus a bale) off the Bay.:o( My first and only purchase off of there, minus a few US Division patches, however I think I did OK as it only set me back $40.
Please take a look and give your opinions. I believe the shell retains its original period paint (or at least I hope so) including the Medic, Company and 3rd Army markings.
The liner is a Capac and I believe it to be WWII era but with a Korean war nape strap (reissue or refurbished?). It’s seen better days as you can tell, and may not be original to the helmet, but this can be easily replaced if I decide to do so.
In any case, your opinions are welcomed, good or bad. Thanks in advance!
Not A Yule Corner But A……
Summer Solstice Corner!
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber - L24
Just received a somewhat rarer SWB made by Fritz Zimmerman
All comments welcome
All comments welcome
For sale: Scarce Early (Tiger) 1st Mod Luftwaffe Dagger
Original WW2 early 1st model Luftwaffe Dagger. Very scarce Tiger Mfg. Grip in excellent shape with all leather and wire wrap intack. Scabbard is missing the leather along the leading edge and a portion around the top (see pic). For additional pic send PM. This model dagger is listed by Anderson for $1300.00. Price $950 plus postage.
Question M1911
Hi All,
A couple months ago, a coworker and I were talking and I mentioned my interest in all items military. He mentioned his father collected military firearms and after his father passed, he auctioned off all of them with the exception of one piece. He described it to me and I quickly identified it as an M1911 or M1911A1 (now I believe it to be a combination of both). He mentioned he was looking to sell it and I quickly jumped on the opportunity.
A couple months ago, a coworker and I were talking and I mentioned my interest in all items military. He mentioned his father collected military firearms and after his father passed, he auctioned off all of them with the exception of one piece. He described it to me and I quickly identified it as an M1911 or M1911A1 (now I believe it to be a combination of both). He mentioned he was looking to sell it and I quickly jumped on the opportunity.
In any case, after selling off all of the items from a previous hobby (comic books), I was able to use part of the proceeds to purchase the gun.
It came with one magazine and an original box of WWII era military issue ammo. I looked up the serial number (207XXX) and determined it was manufactured in 1917. I assumed all the parts were period original.
After getting the piece home, I disassembled it for cleaning, added some gun oil, and put it in a display case which I have previoulsy posted on the forum.
Last night I decided to take some photos of it with my new camera and after some research online, now believe parts have been replaced. The frame appears to be the only piece original to the gun. Below are the items I suspect to have been replaced and the reasons why. I assume this was done most likely for use during WWII and I would suspect for Korea as well. If you could confirm my suspicions, I would appreciate it.
Post WWI Parts
Slide – Based on location of Rampant Colt
Hammer - Narrow-spur hammer
Thumb Safety – 1944 style
Grips – 1920 - 1930 manufacture
Barrel – Interlaced “HP” mark
Grip Safety – Elongated spur
Magazine – Manufactured by Little
Overall, I’m happy with the piece. While I would prefer all original WWI parts, it adds history to the gun even though it may decrease the value. I never intend on selling it and believe I got a good deal considering. I know you can request a report from Colt on the history of the gun. Can anyone tell me how detailed the report is and what if any fee is associated with it?
Thanks in advance!
P.S. The idiot mark from the take down pin was there before I purchased it. I don’t want anyone to think that that was my doing!!
close compat badge bronze original?
Hello! I wonder if this close combat clasp in bronze are original or a replica. Grateful for help.
thanx
/Mike
thanx
/Mike
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