Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com Forum Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com
An information board for the Collector of Nippon Militaria
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch    Back to Castle-Thunder.comCastle-Thunder.com    MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
  Castle-Thunder.com ChatLive Chat    ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Paratrooper helmet

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com Forum -> Japanese Weapons and Militaria
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Francis C. Allan



Joined: Oct 04 2006
Posts: 257
Location: 20 Courtney Pl., Palm Coast, FL 32137

PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2011 7:58 am    Post subject: Paratrooper helmet Reply with quote

A friend in Thailand has spotted a Japanese paratrooper steel helmet in a shop in Bangkok. He says the lining is intact. He pointed out that the owners want the equivolent of $400.

He asked if this was a reasonable amount? I am not a helmet collector so I am not up on prices. Can anyone provide advice for me to pass on to him?

Frank
_________________
Francis C. Allan
20Courtney Place
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 445-4225
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Jareth



Joined: Sep 21 2003
Posts: 65
Location: Queens, New York

PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2011 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it's not a Nakata repro grab it! Nakata never made copies of the early model with leather neck shield. Originals are worth over $3K
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Francis C. Allan



Joined: Oct 04 2006
Posts: 257
Location: 20 Courtney Pl., Palm Coast, FL 32137

PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2011 8:37 am    Post subject: Helmet value Reply with quote

Dear Jareth;

Thank you. I had no idea! I'll have him take a closer look to make sure it is oriignal. I'll let you know if I can get photos.

Frank
_________________
Francis C. Allan
20Courtney Place
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 445-4225
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Francis C. Allan



Joined: Oct 04 2006
Posts: 257
Location: 20 Courtney Pl., Palm Coast, FL 32137

PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:17 am    Post subject: Helmet pictures Reply with quote

Well it looks legit to me but this is not my area. The guy who owns the shop has piles of helmets, mostly Vietnam-era U.S. as you can see.

Do you think the Japanese para helmet is legit?

Frank








_________________
Francis C. Allan
20Courtney Place
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 445-4225
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Jareth



Joined: Sep 21 2003
Posts: 65
Location: Queens, New York

PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks legit but in poor condition. Still worth $2K
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
roadmouse



Joined: Oct 17 2010
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

grab it! and then run!!! before the seller finds out what its really worth.
thats what I would do.
wish I would find such a helmet for 400$
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Francis C. Allan



Joined: Oct 04 2006
Posts: 257
Location: 20 Courtney Pl., Palm Coast, FL 32137

PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:48 am    Post subject: Para Reply with quote

Thanks guys. I'll pass that along to my friend in Thailand.

Frank
_________________
Francis C. Allan
20Courtney Place
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 445-4225
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Jareth



Joined: Sep 21 2003
Posts: 65
Location: Queens, New York

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230644533035&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
gwsiii



Joined: Aug 21 2003
Posts: 2228
Location: Hayden, AL

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:21 am    Post subject: helmet Reply with quote

Wow, Its all about being in the right place at the right time if you're the first, but once the 'party starts' you have to be willing to spend the most!

Thanks for the link Jareth. Is there anything good/bad/interesting about either that we should take note of?
_________________
Subscribe to BANZAI!
Fill out a Japanese Rifle Datasheet.
I didn't pay to much for that old Arisaka, I just bought it a little bit too soon!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Francis C. Allan



Joined: Oct 04 2006
Posts: 257
Location: 20 Courtney Pl., Palm Coast, FL 32137

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:22 am    Post subject: Paratrooper helmet Reply with quote

I knew I should have purchased it when he offered it for about $400!!!

Frank
_________________
Francis C. Allan
20Courtney Place
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 445-4225
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
gwsiii



Joined: Aug 21 2003
Posts: 2228
Location: Hayden, AL

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:06 pm    Post subject: helmet Reply with quote

A wise man once said the only deals he regretted were the ones he sold, and the ones he didn't buy....
_________________
Subscribe to BANZAI!
Fill out a Japanese Rifle Datasheet.
I didn't pay to much for that old Arisaka, I just bought it a little bit too soon!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Japanese Militaria at Castle-Thunder.com Forum -> Japanese Weapons and Militaria All times are GMT - 6 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group