M 1916 SHELL

[byf]

Here is an M 16 shell that I picked up for 2 pints of Salvator. Not bad.

byf

[Theodor]

Very nice! Who is the maker?

[joe campbell]

i'll give you a six pack of the brew of

your choice and two bags of pretzels!!

that's a nice way to do business!!

joe

[byf]

Thanks men, the only mark I can see is W66, it is a light strike on the last # but I think it is a 6. Too bad, I quit drinking.lol

byf

[Chris Boonzaier]

Is this light shade the very early type, before they went darker green?

Thanks

Chris

[Chip]

byf,

If the color on my monitor is correct, this is not an original WWI era paint. To me it looks to be a light gray color. The early M16 helmets, to my understanding, were a light gray-green color, often referred to as "apple green". Perhaps I can take a photo soon to show you the difference between it and the standard Feldgrau color that everyone is familiar with. Or maybe someone else can post a picture of a helmet with an early paint job.

Chip