Cololab Posted September 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2020 I think this helmet shell has all the correct features of a Schlueter, but there is no heat stamp or S anywhere I can find (and I’ve examined this everywhere under strong light and magnification). Not that there needs to be another post about a Schlueter, but thought I’d share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickman983 Posted September 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 9, 2020 Yep, definitely a Schlueter. Even without the heat stamp, looking at the shape of the bails, the rim weld marks (circle instead of oval) and the overall shape of the shell will indicate which manufacturer it is. Looks to be in nice condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cololab Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 9, 2020 Thx for the reply. It is in very nice condition. I’ve had it for 30+ years and was just getting around to documenting the heat lot numbers of my shells. It came with a very nice CAPAC liner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberThe5thESB Posted September 9, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 9, 2020 I've always found it interesting how there's a large amount of later war schlueters that always show up it mint or practically unused condition.Sent from my SM-J327V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cololab Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 9, 2020 When I was actively collecting many years ago, I didn’t know one maker from another. Other than painted or having some other special features, I just picked up the nicest examples I could find or afford. That said, I ended up with three FS Schlueters; two FB and one SB. All are in the condition of the one I posted. The heat lot on the other FB (from the estate of an Army Air Force dentist) is 39A. The SB heat lot is 179 with no alpha suffix that I can see. The SB shell has darker OD straps and black steel hooks. I believe all very standard configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted September 9, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 9, 2020 Very nice looking helmet and liner, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted September 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 9, 2020 That’s a beauty....very nice indeed..! 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted September 10, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 10, 2020 Very nice one! Anyway, there can't be enough posts about Schlueters 😉 Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted September 11, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 11, 2020 fb Schlueters are rare birds in any condition. After a while you'll be able to spot a Schlueter just by looking at the shape of the shell, the curve in the rim is way less pronounced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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