anton67 Posted October 27, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 27, 2013 Picked this one up today. The guy says it was used in Afghanistan. I am not saying I believe him. What do I have here? I collect helmets but mostly WWII - Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedLegGI Posted October 27, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 27, 2013 Looks like a pretty standard ACH. The straps are super dirty which is very nice. I wouldn't doubt it was used in country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted October 27, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 27, 2013 Very nice ACH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks guys. What do these helmets go for? Just looking for a ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted October 27, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2013 100 and up depending on what all is on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 27, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 27, 2013 You have a pair of ESS goggles w/cover on there, plus the NVG mount, both of which would sell well separately, so you need to factor that into the overall price / value of the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted October 27, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 27, 2013 Plain ACH's with pads, cover, bands and NVG mounts are selling for about $75 on ebay right now. This one with it's dirt, goggles rhino arm and the other thing on the arm should get this one around $110-125 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted October 27, 2013 I got it for under $100 so apparently I did OK. This is the latest version of the US helmet, right? This is what is worn today, right? I have two older Kevlars, but this is the only newer version I own. Would you guys add anything to it at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted October 27, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 27, 2013 I got it for under $100 so apparently I did OK. This is the latest version of the US helmet, right? This is what is worn today, right? I have two older Kevlars, but this is the only newer version I own. Would you guys add anything to it at this point? Yes it's current issue but it's starting to get replaced. I'd keep it as is it's more complete than most unless you have some night vision goggles laying around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 27, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 27, 2013 it's a good example of a current used helmet with that "been there" look. If you remove the velcro'd sponge pads (one at a time) you should reveal the manufacturer's stamp / contract details...maybe Gentex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted October 27, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 27, 2013 The contracts are usually on stickers in the side indentions? for the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiGilio Posted October 27, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 27, 2013 I got it for under $100 so apparently I did OK. This is the latest version of the US helmet, right? This is what is worn today, right? I have two older Kevlars, but this is the only newer version I own. Would you guys add anything to it at this point? ACHs are whats being worn today. Not sure if its army-wide or not but ACHs with a sensor in the top to record any TBI events are being issued to deploying soldiers now. If you are displaying it, I would remove the j-arm (the piece that is painted on your helmet). The j-arm isn't attached alone like that. Its kept screwed into the night vision and when not in use the night vision is kept in a pouch or something. The helmets contract info should be on a sticker in the ear. And try not to remove the helmet pads. The felt back part of the pads often gets ripped off by the Velcro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted October 27, 2013 Thank you guys. I took a stab at this one so it looks like I did OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted October 27, 2013 Share #18 Posted October 27, 2013 I'd leave the J-arm on it that's how it came and you don't have another use for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted October 28, 2013 Share #19 Posted October 28, 2013 The size is pretty important when it comes to the valuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 28, 2013 Share #20 Posted October 28, 2013 What you have is a nice combat used ACH. I wouldn't hesitate owning this helmet and having it in my collection. Contract information is indeed on stickers inside the ear area of the helmet. Manufacture date is on a sticker in the inside top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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