Brian Keith Posted July 21, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2009 I picked this up from a militaria dealer who has a shop near Ft. Bragg, this helmet was in a pile he offered for sale, the regular MICH helmets were $100, the one’s with the surefire lights on them were $125. I picked out this one. More to follow. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted July 21, 2009 Believe it or not, this looks like a high velocity projectile strike to me. More to follow. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted July 21, 2009 Inscription. More to follow. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted July 21, 2009 Inside of where the projectile hit, I wonder if it is still in there? What do you think? Yes, this would be easy enough to fake, but it wasn’t “featured” and no premium in price was asked. Comments? BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 21, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2009 Looks like a good piece to me. I found an article that you may like to read. Looks like the article was written one day before this guy got hit. Here is the link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6091401900.html More than likely, this helmet was a SF used piece. It has been painted and modified. The SF were very active in the area mentioned on the inside of your helmet. AL-Furat is a city in the Anbar province. Very violent area in Iraq. Combat used piece...you bet. The price you gave for this piece was a steal. Sweet pick up. Arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for the link and the analysis. If this had been on e-pay, I would not give it a second look. Of course, I don’t buy things there after the paypal edict. Rarely even look. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted July 21, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2009 Very neat pick-up. I'd of grabbed it up myself if I saw one like that too! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 21, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 21, 2009 Nice score.I think you done well.\\RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Posted July 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2009 Nice score.I think you done well.\\RD Yeah, I'd love to have it in my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted July 21, 2009 Glad you all like it. I need to get a fresh battery to see if the surefire light works. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted July 21, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 21, 2009 Oh great....now I want one!!!!.. :w00t: ...mike :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted July 22, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 22, 2009 One suggestion...document, document document! Keep the reciept, that Post article, and this thread! You won't regret it for sure. Great pieces with this kind of provenance are golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misanthropic_Gods Posted July 23, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 23, 2009 MAN, what a story...and a great deal on a MICH helmet. I have been trying to find a MICH or ACH for a reasonable price..the cheapest i have found is $225 around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivera1288 Posted July 24, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 24, 2009 MAN, what a story...and a great deal on a MICH helmet. I have been trying to find a MICH or ACH for a reasonable price..the cheapest i have found is $225 around here. you just gotta know where to look, I've found the best places to look are where they dont specialize in militaria. I picked an ACH with cover and pads up a year ago in excellent condition from a knife shop, the guy got it from a recruiter. I paid $80 for it. I just picked up a MICH yesterday (theres a thread about it) with night vision mount, helmet cover, ESS goggles and a complete suspension and pads for $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misanthropic_Gods Posted July 24, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 24, 2009 you just gotta know where to look, I've found the best places to look are where they dont specialize in militaria. I picked an ACH with cover and pads up a year ago in excellent condition from a knife shop, the guy got it from a recruiter. I paid $80 for it. I just picked up a MICH yesterday (theres a thread about it) with night vision mount, helmet cover, ESS goggles and a complete suspension and pads for $40. Jeez man...makin me hurt just thinking about it. Out here in Illinois there arent many bases..and a REALLY bad market for surplus, everything around here seems overpriced and pretty damn hard to find. I have had much better luck in the south and the southwest for stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted July 24, 2009 Share #16 Posted July 24, 2009 Now thats what I call provenance! Beautiful helmet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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