Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with Relic Liner - Marked Q62 German Helmets & Hats unlike the Model 1842

unlike the Model 1842

the best part is that as a firearm it saw very little use as is made evident by the 24” round barrel having a nearly perfect bore

The cap nipple is unfortunately broken off in the channel

though it has now mellowed to a nice oxidized patina

and a "National Colors" decal on the right side

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with Relic Liner - Marked Q62 German Helmets & Hats unlike the Model 1842Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a hard to find genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains about