M1917A1, Common, Desirable, Rare?

[RememberThe5thESB]

I got a Kelly for cheap a while ago and was wondering if they would be considered rare or what not, I haven't seen many and know they had a pretty limited production time. Any opinions would be great, thanks as always!

 

Sent from my SM-J327V using Tapatalk

 

 

[Grant G.]

I have noticed an increase in value within the past 5 years. Good ones used to be had for around $50-$75, now they rarely seem to sell for less than $125. Ones with original camouflage or names is a whole different story. I can't speak for everyone, but I personally like the ones actually manufactured by McCord in 1941 as opposed to refurbished British and American WWI shells.

[Grant G.]

(Accidental double post).

 

[RememberThe5thESB]

Alright. That's similar to FS FB shells I've seen too, and that's been the past year. Price wise I mean. Last year I picked one up with broken bails and probably 9 coats of paint for 65 dollars. Now I can't find one on eBay for less than 100.

Enough off topic now but what would you say for this Kelly price wise? (Its a McCord made.)

 

Sent from my SM-J327V using Tapatalk

 

 

[Bodes]

I'd say uncommon but not rare....Bodes

[RememberThe5thESB]

Alright. Thanks for the opinion!

 

Sent from my SM-J327V using Tapatalk

 

 

[aef1917]

They're not especially rare, but they seem to be pretty overlooked by collectors. There are a lot of interesting variations in the 1934-40 types, before McCord started reproducing the m1917.

[RememberThe5thESB]

Really? I'm not too knowledgeable on pre-WW2 shells. Thanks for that tid bit!

 

Sent from my SM-J327V using Tapatalk

 

 

[MightyMo]

I bought what was sold as a M1917A1 for around $40. No liner or bails but in excellent condition. The problem? The stamped markings are completely unknown to me. Granted I am a major novice when it comes to helmets. Any idea what I have?

[MightyMo]

Couple more pics.

[everforward]

I bought what was sold as a M1917A1 for around $40. No liner or bails but in excellent condition. The problem? The stamped markings are completely unknown to me. Granted I am a major novice when it comes to helmets. Any idea what I have? IMG_4080.JPG IMG_4085.JPG IMG_4082.JPG

Im thinking thats a British helmet, not a M1917A1.

[ArchangelDM]

Mark 1 Brody helmet

[Bodes]

GSW is Canadian....Bodes

[Bodes]

GSW is Canadian....Bodes

General Steel Wares (Toronto).....Bodes

[MightyMo]

Thanks Bodes!

[kaszanka]

IMHO Kelly helmets are really overlooked - while the M1 became a separate collecting branch, M17A1 was like this retarded brother that no one cared for. Nowadays I am trying to pick them up whenever I can - they are truly interesting and look nice on some early war uniforms. Also the ones in pristine condition are much harder to come by than M1

 

here is one to a GI who enlisted on Dec 7th 1941, probably in the fever of patriotic rush after hearing about Pearl Harbor. I wonder if He was sorry the next day.. saying "dang i was drunk ... "