FJ Helm ET71 2143

[makisraf]

Well ....

i would like to discuss with you this item.

Thank you!


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[makisraf]

[makisraf]

[beukem]

Can you tell us more.

Where and when did you find it?

Looks like it's aged with chemicals.

[beukem]

Can you tell us more.

Where and when did you find it?

Looks like it's aged with chemicals.

Don't like the shell.

[makisraf]

.......well i have my doubts also.....

Story....

I bought it a couple of weeks back, from a seller in Germany.
His feedback was impecable and he sold mostly helmets.

Basically i said to give it a try and see what happens...

It arrived a couple days ago and it was as originally as in the photo of the auction...

Basically i cleaned it a bit...



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Physically the construction is very solid.
It has signs of 2 layer colours, Green on top in some places and a "brick" red underneath.
In various places where rust has gone inside the metal it shows pitting.
Also in other places it has this hard kind of surface that extends above the surface of the helmet.
In other places the naked metal is not bright but darkened.

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[blau250]

Shell & bolts are not WW2 manufacture IMHO. I would like to see the way in which the rim was crimped inwards as well as maker´s stamps and batch number to be 100% sure but I do not like this helm...
It has been laid in a moody water for a long time....chemist made the rest...

[makisraf]

as soon as i have my Macro lense back, i ll post some more detailed pictures...

of the rim and the inside...

[makisraf]

[Willi Z.]

The inside rim views indicate a fake shell for sure. Sorry.

[Towarish]

Like Willi said, unfortunately its a fake.

[makisraf]

Thank you all I much apreciate your help and valuable experience..I ll probably destroy it so it won't circulate in the market again.

Damn those people....

[grip3846]

Destroy it?

Hi,
I appreciate why you want to destroy it,but do you not need to take this up with the dealer who you bought it from. You say you cleaned it up when you got it,however if this was sold as a genuine helmet then surely you are entitled to a refund.
Regards,Ivan