M16, with M17 Liner System S.i.66

[C. Roelens]

This one could have been pulled right off the depot supply shelf. Paint close to 100%. Minimal wear to liner pads, but I'm sure someone has tried it on a few times over the years. Three of the fingers have been pulled through. All three horsehair pillows present. All tie-strings full length. Drawstring good . Maker and size stamp S.i.66. Also stamped inside top center. AK and 66 ink stampings. Full chinstrap, however, has split at one side of the chinstrap fittings. My guess is someone tried to carry the helmet by the chinstrap. You can see where the chinstrap rested above the visor for many years.

Chuck

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[Hoss]

Well I,ll be Chuck
I thought you got Old Bluey??

Eric

[C. Roelens]

Well I,ll be Chuck
I thought you got Old Bluey??

Eric

We already talked about that one Eric.

[Hoss]

Ok Chuck I,ll
But but that helmet your showing its MINT!
That cant be original paint can it?
WoW!

Eric

[C. Roelens]

Ok Chuck I,ll
But but that helmet your showing its MINT!
That cant be original paint can it?
WoW!

Eric

I'm thinking maybe wartime repainted and reissued based on the AK and 66 stencil's, and the number B1546 stamped inside top center. What do you think? I don't get many this nice...

Chuck

[Hans K.]

Congrats on getting a helmet in a condition as stunning as this Chuck. The paint is textbook factory applied, drips and all.
~Hans

[C. Roelens]

Congrats on getting a helmet in a condition as stunning as this Chuck. The paint is textbook factory applied, drips and all.
~Hans

Thanks Hans. It's good to hear from you on this Forum when time permits.

Chuck