I have a Vietnam m1 with a heat stamp of 6522 stamped upside down in small letters isnt that parrish

Yes, it is

@@JonBoyMilitaria I thought so

Sounds like you got a very nice helmet. Congrats on your new addition. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

Sounds like you have a great helmet. Thats awesome that you have kept it all these years. Thank you for watching my video.

Thanks for watching. I had to look up and see who Levon Helm was lol.

Alot of ww2 helmets were used in Korea and Vietnam. Parts were replaced as needed.

@@JonBoyMilitaria yes sir. I'm on the hunt for some parts for it.

@@TheMachineRadioShow You could check ebay or some of the military facebook groups.

1st Calvary Divison Militaria Is it front seam?

@@JonBoyMilitaria Yep, stainless steel front seam. Near mint too.

1st Calvary Divison Militaria That's awesome

@@JonBoyMilitaria it's a really nice example of a post war refurb. I have a video about it and another shell I picked up the same day at an antique store. The surprising thing about the entire shell is that there's no rust, or stress cracks either.

That's cool man, congrats.

That's awesome. 809A would date to around January/February 1944

@@JonBoyMilitaria I have a 925G which is a McCord from june of 1944 it's a swivel bale

The Lizard King Thank you, I appreciate it.

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

Do all of the pre 85 have a steel shell?

@@snuffypaden9033 They were steel up until Kevlar was designed. I actually have a Kevlar from 1984. The kevlar helmets were dated inthr crown. There will be a 2 digit number inside. For example: 84, 86, 88...

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Milsurp Mike Channel Thanks man

I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.

@@JonBoyMilitaria I think if you go on to Josh Murray's web site, you'll find a copy of a history paper, in essay form, a very detailed piece about the 'Heat lot' number problem... you're right about fix bails being refitted with swivel bails ( that includes the 1960's Ingersoll repurposing program) but it's more involved than that; I guess anything goes 🤣

sam 1989 Thank you

jamesfurr1992 Thank you. Yes it seems U.S. gear is getting more expensive for sure

Harrison Picek Sometimes the heat stamp is hard to make out. It could have been faintly stamped, etc. Thanks for your support.

ill bet theres an M or MWA prefix thats too light to see.

milcoll73 I bet so also

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Thank you for your support. I appreciate it. Honestly, I wouldn't pay $100 myself. I believe that a lot of people think that because this stuff is old that it must have a large value. I remind people that 95% of the stuff we collect is common and millions were made. Some stuff is getting somewhat harder to find but it is out there. For example: there were around 22 million helmets made during WW2 alone. I go to the same places that you mentioned looking for items to add to my collection. I pass up stuff all the time that I would like to have but the price is way over priced. Alot of people don't have any knowledge about military collecting and so they don't know what price to ask so they search online and find something that looks like what they have and they ask the same high price. Other people just try to take advantage of others because they love the money. Collecting militaria is a whole other world than what non collectors realize. There are some many details, characteristics, etc that we look for and pay attention to. Honestly, it's kind of sad going I to some antique stores that I visit regularly because ei see so many items sitting there month after month and year after year because the price is outrageous. Sometimes I ask about a discounted price but most of the time they wont budge. 98% of the 115 helmets in my collection I paid $0 - $40. There might be 10 that I paid over $40. Alot of it has to do with being at the right place at the right time. I talk to people all the time and let others know what I am looking for. It has helped me out alot over the years.

JonBoy09 Thanks for the response! I always try to bargain, but some people simply do not budge. The most I’ve paid on an M1 helmet is $40, as it was my first helmet ever and I did not know anything about it, but it came with a clean Vietnam liner, so I could have done a lot worse. Good luck on your collecting!

@@fredjones3693 Thank you. Good Luck to you as well.

Thank you for watching

Almighty Wolf Thank you

Diamond Master You should get one for sure.

Thank you

Certified_Classification That would be awesome. Desmond Doss was in that unit.

Thank you

Willace Gon Thanks man, I am always adding new items.

JonBoy09 One question is your WW2 Veteran buddy still alive? Because I saw your video of you gifting the 9th armored cap and I'm curious. You should do a video of him with any of your M1's.

Willace Gon Yes he is still alive. He is 96.

milcoll73 Thank you. You know I love my M1s. Lol

yep. me too!

Lol

Exactly right!

If it has an M before the numbers then it is a Model 1951 McCord helmet.

@@JonBoyMilitaria Jon the pictures of the helmet show where the top of the holes for the fixed bale were welded over on mine.

@@JonBoyMilitaria hmmm whats really weird is the fixed bale holes on a rear seam McCord.And I'll need to repaint and recork it anyways.

MARINES M1Garan Yes it was before Pearl Harbor. The heat stamp is 28E which would put it late 1941 production. Thanks for watching.

JonBoy09 oh ok I got a M1 helmet from 1942 it had seen much combat because the strap had been missing chunks in certain parts and the hook was gone and the helmet liner was alright but was ripped a little I asked more about the helmet and they said that most was dented and torn from combat except the liner they said that happened over time for people wearing it and a little rough with it. I got it for $79 dollars and ended up enjoying the buy. It is also a Westinghouse brand helmet btw

MARINES M1Garan That's cool man. It's always a good feeling when you buy something you are very happy with.

That is correct. Your helmet is a World War 2 Schlueter.

Dylan nnope Thank you

The us gear has started getting more expensive

Dylan nnope For sure

My dad use to talk about when he was a kid running around in the woods with ww2 helmets having bb gun wars lol

Dylan nnope I have heard similar stories.

Sometimes the heat stamp will be found in other areas of the helmet besides the main area.

Dallas McFarlin Honestly depends on condition, is it named decals, low heat stamp. Original chinstrap, etc

Dallas McFarlin Honestly if your paying more than $300 for a basic M1 it might be too much

Aleksi Malvalehto That's awesome

It is probably 609A because 809A would have swivel bales.

JonBoy09 I believe your right it does appear to be a 6 on closer inspection.

609A would date to around August 1943

JonBoy09 thanks man I appreciate it!

@@gl883 You're welcome

Certified_Classification Is it a McCord or Schlueter?

JonBoy09 Schlueter

Certified_Classification Schlueter began production in January 1943.

Hey William, thanks for watching. You are correct. Your helmet would have orignally been a fixed bale. 586B would be a McCord and it would date to around August 1943.

@@JonBoyMilitaria Thanks Jon I appreciate the reply, Look forward to learning more, I have a few Helmets from around the world, just a weekend collector. I find stuff all the time but like you mentioned to another person it's usually way over priced. lol I remember when I was a kid our local salvage yard had five 30yrd roll off dumpsters level full of M1s , I can't imagine what might have been in there today, probably some nice old ones. we have two fairly large Army bases within driving distance Fort Sill and Fort Hood, so they could have came from either. I have another one I'm not sure of think it's a parish but after watch your video it could be the other one you mentioned numbers are definitely upside down, I will get a picture and send to you .if it's okay? I appreciate all the knowledge have a great day.

@@williamschwartz8597 My dream is to go on a pick and find a shed, trailer, etc full of helmets. Lol. I am on instagram also. If you have an instagram you could send me pictures of your helmets.

andrew fox The heat stamp could have been faintly stamped and wore out, could have been painted over, or could be in a different location that most. Paratroopers mostly used D bale helmets.

It is a World War 2 McCord made around February/March 1945

The heat stamp should have 2 more digits before the 07G since it has a manganese rim. It's possibly 1007G and the first 2 digits faded away. If so, then that would date eound September 1944 which means that your helmet would have been one of the last ones produced with a front seam.

100% GI. Chinstrap was replaced.

Do you know if it is a McCord or a Schlueter?

@@JonBoyMilitaria how would I check

If it is a Schlueter then it will have bigger numbers that a McCord and it will have a letter S under those numbers

@@JonBoyMilitaria ok I think it’s a mcCord

@@ww2canadiancollector844 Okay then if it is a McCord then a heat stamp of 259C would date around May 1942

Helmets of the ETO and also The M1 Helmet by Mark Reynosa

@@JonBoyMilitaria Those were the ones I was thinking of, thanks!

@@AmericanMilitaryHistory You're welcome

Yes, if you can find an early fixed bale helmet with all of the original brass hardware then you would have some value.

1945 for sure

Brandon Farnsworth The exact reason is but really known.

I think it was because the helmets would split up the seam when they were shot or scraped by shrapnel

I believe it improved the structural integrity of the shell. For example, on a lot of front seam helmets, you see stress cracks on the back. However, on rear seam helmets, you don't see this really much, or even at all. Pretty sure this is due to the seam change.

i always thought that they moved in the back because GI's would get cut

The 66B would be a McCord and it would date around February 1942. The 111A S would be a Schlueter that would date around Mid-1943.

@@JonBoyMilitaria thank you soooo much you sir are AWESOME!!!!!! i kept trying yo google and just got sorta confused thank you thank you for helping me out.

@@msgt1942 You're welcome. Anytime.

Sounds like a McCord. It could be a post Ww2 shell.

@@JonBoyMilitaria thanks the stamp is tall thin numbers with no (tick) 0n the numbers II69

Sounds like a late Ww2 McCord. 1169 would date around February 1945. I have 1166H in my collection.

@@JonBoyMilitaria thank you very much Sir really appreciate your time and help 🙂

You're welcome

What era is it from?

That heat stamp would date to around April/May 1943.

JonBoy09 thank you that helps a lot!

@@gl883 You're welcome. Anytime. Thanks for watching.

Diamond Master If it is a McCord then it would date around August 1942

Thank you very much

You are welcome. Anytime.

If it has large numbers and letters then it would be a Schlueter from early/mid 1943

JonBoy09 I would agree but the helmet shape is a McCord, And I the font is more like a McCord then a schlueter. To give context to the helmet, It belonged to my Great Grandfather. He was in the U.S.M.C.R and was activated around 1942.

@@tankerman1319 Schlueter heat stamps were taller than McCord heat stamps and the font is different. Your grandfather could have changed helmets during his service. I would have to see a picture of your helmet.

Check on ebay

@@JonBoyMilitaria yes I found some on eBay one was a combat m1 but I'm just scared that it would be a fake it did look very real

It was $125

@@JonBoyMilitaria I have pictures of it I'd love to know if it was real or not

Do you have instagram?

Is it front seam?

JonBoy09 my bad it’s 0722 and no it’s rear

JonBoy09 it also has a blue ink stamp close to it with 2231

Also, loved the vid

@@julianheichelbech7838 It would be Post World War Two. Vietnam era .Sounds like either an R.J. Stampings or Parish made helmet.

I have about 15 Schlueters

750E would a McCord that dates around December 1943.

@@JonBoyMilitaria thanks for so close date. your collection is el brutal... very beautiful helmets. if not a problem can you tell me dates for 371A, fixed bail, front seam and 383A Schlueter, swivel bail, front seam.

@@fila1205 Are both helmets Schlueters?

@@JonBoyMilitariai'm not sure for 371A. I will need to remove paint

Does it have a front seam?

Hi Jon, the helmet doesnt have the realm, I bought it in a flea market, the heat stamp on the liner says S2 and the shell has steady baules.

@@2178Manuel The rim is no longer on it? So the bales are fixed?

That's right Jon, no rim and fixed bales.

@@2178Manuel Do you see a letter S under the heat stamp?

Thanks for watching

Hey man, Honestly I would always be yourself. Think of ways to make videos that are informative/creative, etc. Be able to give good details and information about your items. Use good lighting, speak up when you talk, always respond to comments and thank people for watching your videos. Be positive.

Thank you

sam 1989 You're welcome

Thank you. I enjoy making videos like this. Hopefully you can be able to date them. Let me know if I can help.