Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 4, 2015 Here are 4 x M1Cs from my collection. Although at a glance they look essentially similar, there are subtle differences between them...their date of manufacture, type of liner, their hardware and covers etc. They range in date from L to R...early 60s...mid 60s...early 70s...late 70s, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted September 4, 2015 First up, early 60s. Essentially similar to a late war M1C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM3 Posted September 4, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 4, 2015 Nice grouping Ian!! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted September 4, 2015 Interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 4, 2015 Mid 60s...re-furbished Schleuter shell, Firestone liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted September 4, 2015 Interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted September 4, 2015 Early 70s. '69 dated ERDL cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted September 4, 2015 Interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted September 4, 2015 Late 70s. The large numbers (on both sides of the reversible cover) are a training aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted September 4, 2015 Interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted September 4, 2015 Nice grouping Ian!! Larry Thanks Larry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted September 4, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 4, 2015 Nice group of steel pot's. thanks for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted September 4, 2015 Final incarnation...1980s. Woodland cover, Specialty Products liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted September 4, 2015 Interior... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted September 4, 2015 Nice group of steel pot's. thanks for the pics Thanks. You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted September 4, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 4, 2015 What a lovely looking family you have!.... .....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted September 4, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 4, 2015 Hi Ian, as you know I only collect up to 1945, however I know the effort you put into your diverse collection and it shows again here, I think a lot of the forum members will also appreciate your display Lewis. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted September 4, 2015 Hi Ian, as you know I only collect up to 1945, however I know the effort you put into your diverse collection and it shows again here, I think a lot of the forum members will also appreciate your display Lewis. . Thanks Ken and Mike...much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 4, 2015 Share #19 Posted September 4, 2015 Nice grouping Ian, nice array! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted September 4, 2015 Share #20 Posted September 4, 2015 good show, it looks like the covers have all been fitted to the shells perfectly! a nice representation of Vietnam War era airborne helmets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted September 4, 2015 good show, it looks like the covers have all been fitted to the shells perfectly! a nice representation of Vietnam War era airborne helmets! The secret ...as imparted to me by a former G.I.....is to soak 'em in very hot water then they shrink to fit...just like an old pair of Levis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray175INF Posted September 4, 2015 Share #22 Posted September 4, 2015 Niiiiice man, I'm loving the mid 60's schlueter a beauty! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #23 Posted September 4, 2015 Niiiiice man, I'm loving the mid 60's schlueter a beauty! Ray Thanks Ray. Yeah...it's not unusual to find re-furbed WW2 shells mated with 60s / 70s liners. I have a few of them. They've been stripped of their original OD paint and corking and re-finished /re-painted with the post-war OG silica, and new webstraps have been fitted. If it ain't broke, why fix it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Bast Posted September 4, 2015 Share #24 Posted September 4, 2015 Wonderful collection! I especially love the early 60s versions with the "transitional" features such as the leather chin strap and sweatbands combined with the Mitchell cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juodonnell2012 Posted September 4, 2015 Share #25 Posted September 4, 2015 I have a schlueter with original wartime finish the only upgrade are early 60s M1C chinstraps that replaced the standard ww2 straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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