Converted M40 / m42 Mantel

[flyingrazor]

Gentlemen,
I was hoping to get some opinions about this...
I recently took a chance and chased after this Greatcoat in hopes that it was a good example of a late war coat. I believe it is a converted M40 with the later M42 collar added. There appears to be a few replaced buttons and some very well done field repairs. I got it for what I thought was a fair price and am overall very pleased, but I would love to get some opinions.

Many Thanks

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[Johnny R]

Why do you think the coat is modified? The DAF button(s) are fun.

[flyingrazor]

Why do you think the coat is modified? The DAF button(s) are fun.

I only assumed that it was converted as the collar is a slightly different shade and the stitching on the collar wasn't as neat as other examples I have seen.

Thanks for the reply.

[Soldat de Fer]

Hello
I don't thank your coat was converted , from the markings with a RNnr the collar does "fit" and from the reverse it does look like the same wool .
Regards
P-Y

[CWP]

I agree, an as-issued M42 in my opinion.

[corporalSteiner]

is that really an m42 collar? looks just like an m40 collar...but perhaps m40s were a tad smaller...doesnt leap out at me as a 'large collared' m42...
buttons replaced and over generously spaced...all in all a nice piece....see why you chased it.

[flyingrazor]

is that really an m42 collar? looks just like an m40 collar...

I thought the same thing at first, but now having it in hand it does appear to be larger... Maybe a better photo would help.
Thanks for the comments guys.

Collar Photo:

[Vincent S.]

Original collar for me, matches the rest of the coat in wear. Construction is correct for an Einheitlicher Tuchmantel 42. Stitching of the collar is exactly what I would like to see. Nicely marked, and the Deutsches Arbeits Front on the inside are a nice, and bit uncommon feature. Nice example, thank you for sharing Just the way I like these best: worn, but not torn.

Best Regards,
Vincent S.

[flyingrazor]

Thanks for the info everyone...
I am quite pleased.

[Steve Sherlock]

Pictures removed. Another completely useless thread.

Steve