WTS Pigface bascinet w/ riveted aventail ***SOLD***
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:25 pm
Howdy fellas. I've been getting pretty attached to my greathelm, and haven't worn this guy in a good long time, but it is still in good condition and an all around good helm so I'd like to see it go to someone who will use it!
The basic helm is a large GDFB Stainless 14G bascinet w/ pigface visor. It has several very minor surface dents from a few particularly brutal blows, but nothing that couldn't be fixed fairly simply. It's a solid and weighty helm, and has a sewn in liner w/ padding, you will probably want more padding than it has but it's not hard to change out or augment.
It fits on my 24.5" noggin with room for a few ACH pads that I like to use.
Additions:
-A military issue adjustable chin strap was installed
-The usual spring pin closure has been cut off, and replaced with a leather strap attached to each side of the visor to hold it shut
-The hinge pins have had holes drilled in them, and a small brass chain attached to each side, this both looks stylish (I think) and holds the pins securely in place.
-A galvanized, dome riveted aventail has been attached via the brass vervelles. The edge of the aventail that crosses the chin has been covered in a soft leather for comfort.
I paid $150 for the helm and $200 for the aventail.
Would like ~$250. Finances being what they are, it's probably better that I move this helm along sooner rather than later so feel free to make me an offer.
EDIT: I reassessed the basic asking price to $250 after looking around at other aventail and helm prices. Apologies.
The basic helm is a large GDFB Stainless 14G bascinet w/ pigface visor. It has several very minor surface dents from a few particularly brutal blows, but nothing that couldn't be fixed fairly simply. It's a solid and weighty helm, and has a sewn in liner w/ padding, you will probably want more padding than it has but it's not hard to change out or augment.
It fits on my 24.5" noggin with room for a few ACH pads that I like to use.
Additions:
-A military issue adjustable chin strap was installed
-The usual spring pin closure has been cut off, and replaced with a leather strap attached to each side of the visor to hold it shut
-The hinge pins have had holes drilled in them, and a small brass chain attached to each side, this both looks stylish (I think) and holds the pins securely in place.
-A galvanized, dome riveted aventail has been attached via the brass vervelles. The edge of the aventail that crosses the chin has been covered in a soft leather for comfort.
I paid $150 for the helm and $200 for the aventail.
Would like ~$250. Finances being what they are, it's probably better that I move this helm along sooner rather than later so feel free to make me an offer.
EDIT: I reassessed the basic asking price to $250 after looking around at other aventail and helm prices. Apologies.