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Hey Folks,
I have several M37/65 Swedish Steel helmets for sale. These are fantastic, comfortable, lightweight, and even stop 357 Mag!
A piece of history AND ballistic protection for an affordable price. $30 $25!
These are great helmets for the collector or someone that wants to protect themselves and their family. (scroll to the bottom for my ballistic review)
Here is a review of the M37/65 by Youtuber Mike B
My helmets are OD Green (not grey with the shield like in the youtube video) but otherwise identical.
The original helmet design is from 1937 and the suspension was redesigned in 1965 and closely resembles the USGI M1 suspension. It's really comfortable.The Swedish Military (and a few others) used these helmets until the late 1980s/early 90s.
The chin strap clasp is great! There are two connectors. One "closed" and one "open ended" clasp. The open ended is designed to release if someone grabs the helmet from behind. It works great!
These helmets are seriously lightweight. Weighing in at 2 pounds 11 oz (for comparison the USGI M1 weighs 3 pounds 3oz)
European helmets come in multiple sizes I've done my best to guess the size conversion. Most of the helmets I have are ten "Small" (6 3/4 to 7?) , two "Medium" (7 1/4 - 7 5/8?), two "Large" (7 3/4 - 7 7/8?), and one or two "Extra Large (8+).
**I just learned how to adjust the liner on these helmets so it's essentially a "small/medium" and "Large-XLarge"...I wear a 7 3/4 and the "small/medium" was able to adjust to my size. Similarly the smallest setting on the "L/XL" fits me.
I have multiple helmets that are "like new". These were repainted in the 1970s, wrapped in a Swedish newspaper, and put away. They look like they just rolled out of the factory!
Several of the helmets will have storage wear, such as minor paint scratches, but no dents, dings, or any issue with the suspension.
Some helmets will have roll marks or be stamped on the inside rim
Just $25!
BALLISTIC REVIEW TIME!
One of my helmets had a ding so I decided to sacrifice it to the gods of science and conduct a ballistics test
I fired a 230 gr FMJ out of a 1911 at 7 yards and a 158 gr JHP 357 Mag out of a Ruger SP101
Neither round penetrated the helmet (although it knocked off the paint). Here is the backface deformation:
These are excellent helmets and it is obvious why the Swedish military used them for so long. I have 14 helmets available.
$30. $25! First come first serve basis to get the "like new" helmets.
All helmets are in great condition with no dings or dents. Some may show paint scuffs from storage.
Buy two or more and I'll knock $5 off the total price.
Times are getting strange. Protect that noggin! If you want more than two helmets we can strike a deal on the price.
Able to meet in the greater Salem, Monmouth, or Corvallis area.
I have several M37/65 Swedish Steel helmets for sale. These are fantastic, comfortable, lightweight, and even stop 357 Mag!
A piece of history AND ballistic protection for an affordable price.
These are great helmets for the collector or someone that wants to protect themselves and their family. (scroll to the bottom for my ballistic review)
Here is a review of the M37/65 by Youtuber Mike B
My helmets are OD Green (not grey with the shield like in the youtube video) but otherwise identical.
The original helmet design is from 1937 and the suspension was redesigned in 1965 and closely resembles the USGI M1 suspension. It's really comfortable.The Swedish Military (and a few others) used these helmets until the late 1980s/early 90s.
The chin strap clasp is great! There are two connectors. One "closed" and one "open ended" clasp. The open ended is designed to release if someone grabs the helmet from behind. It works great!
These helmets are seriously lightweight. Weighing in at 2 pounds 11 oz (for comparison the USGI M1 weighs 3 pounds 3oz)
**I just learned how to adjust the liner on these helmets so it's essentially a "small/medium" and "Large-XLarge"...I wear a 7 3/4 and the "small/medium" was able to adjust to my size. Similarly the smallest setting on the "L/XL" fits me.
I have multiple helmets that are "like new". These were repainted in the 1970s, wrapped in a Swedish newspaper, and put away. They look like they just rolled out of the factory!
Several of the helmets will have storage wear, such as minor paint scratches, but no dents, dings, or any issue with the suspension.
Some helmets will have roll marks or be stamped on the inside rim
Just $25!
BALLISTIC REVIEW TIME!
One of my helmets had a ding so I decided to sacrifice it to the gods of science and conduct a ballistics test
I fired a 230 gr FMJ out of a 1911 at 7 yards and a 158 gr JHP 357 Mag out of a Ruger SP101
Neither round penetrated the helmet (although it knocked off the paint). Here is the backface deformation:
These are excellent helmets and it is obvious why the Swedish military used them for so long. I have 14 helmets available.
All helmets are in great condition with no dings or dents. Some may show paint scuffs from storage.
Buy two or more and I'll knock $5 off the total price.
Times are getting strange. Protect that noggin! If you want more than two helmets we can strike a deal on the price.
Able to meet in the greater Salem, Monmouth, or Corvallis area.
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, these are comfy and now I know how strong they are, glws!
