Dogsbody Posted July 3, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2021 that's the question. This is the earliest M-1 helmet (McCord) I have and as you can see the heat stamp is partially obscured by the rim. The first digit has to be a 2 or a 3 but I'm not shure which one. Anyone want to hazard a guess? The helmet has the earlier characteristics like the more rounded chin strap loops and a cast buckle. It came with an early St. Clair liner with green painted interior. Unfortunately no name or ASN. Feel free to leave a comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted July 3, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2021 Hi Rene. Nice helmet! I vote for " 2" . But if you want to be sure, just pry the rim off. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, mikie said: Hi Rene. Nice helmet! I vote for " 2" . But if you want to be sure, just pry the rim off. Mikie Thanks. I was already planning to do that (pliers are at the ready) but then I remembered this section on the USMF where maybe some educated guesses can help me along😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 3, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 3, 2021 I also vote for "2", nice looking lid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyd00 Posted July 4, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 4, 2021 Yes ... as stated ... That Rim should slide right off like Butter revealing the mystery to us all 🤣. Nice set as said above and Im gonna jump on the "2" Train as well Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted July 5, 2021 Thanks Justin and Paddy. I think 2 is most likely the number. (I've retired the pliers to my toolbox) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twthmoses Posted July 5, 2021 Share #7 Posted July 5, 2021 Lovely! I absolutely love these early 1941 Mccord shells. It is indeed a 27A3. It can be seen on the top curve of a number 2 and 3, they do not look the same. You popped right in at the fifth earliest Mccord shell I have ever seen. I keep a little image database of Mccord shell numbers. Your shell is within the first 18.000 made M1 shells, not counting a few 100 test shells. So that is pretty nice. Add to that, that of the first 200.000 produced, 30% was discarded after the draw or in the forming process. Makes your shell even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 8:11 PM, twthmoses said: Lovely! I absolutely love these early 1941 Mccord shells. It is indeed a 27A3. It can be seen on the top curve of a number 2 and 3, they do not look the same. You popped right in at the fifth earliest Mccord shell I have ever seen. I keep a little image database of Mccord shell numbers. Your shell is within the first 18.000 made M1 shells, not counting a few 100 test shells. So that is pretty nice. Add to that, that of the first 200.000 produced, 30% was discarded after the draw or in the forming process. Makes your shell even better! Thanks for the added info. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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