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In case you're still looking. GW Star in a 44 https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/gw-star-sportswear-a-2-shinki-44-more-like-a-large-42-f-s.118532/#post-3172054

Revised Measures (approximately) Pit to pit 23.5" to 24" (pulled) Sleeves (including cuffs) 25.5" Base of collar to bottom of waistband 25.5" Across the shoulders 19.5" to 20" pulled Front down windflap 23.25" Model in the photo (me) is 5'10, 73 kgs, 40" chest Jacket fits ok (to layer), but for...

Original Conmar Zipper is intact, flawless and works perfectly. The only mentions would be the two small moth holes that have been darned. Again, all original and complete. No ghost stitch holes, no overstitching, no issues.

Label and lining are perfect. Silver USN stencil, all buttons and snaps etc perfect Inside pocket, perfect.

Heres an an almost immaculate GW Star A-2 in a 44, more like a large 42. Russet Shinki HH is gorgeous. Measures (approximately) Pit to pit 23 Sleeves (including cuffs) 26 Sleeves (without cuffs) 23 Base of collar to bottom of waistband 25.75 Base of collar to end of leather 23 Across the...

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All original and near mint. Nothing needs doing, but wear it. Measures (approximately) Chest: 22”+ Shoulders 18.5” Sleeves: 25” Zipper is 22.5" Back length: 26” Model in the photo (me) is 5'10, 73 kgs, 40" chest Looking for £550 PPFF plus postage (jacket is in the UK) PM me for more info/...

AVI leather's 55J14 or M-422A Far and beyond a better jacket than anything WPG will make. Copied off actual originals in their collection, genuine vintage mouton, details all there, repro hardware does the job.

AVI's D-1 (medium) compared to the B-6 (42 - I needed a 40) The D-1 and B-6 are both great jackets, both with their specific design features. I prefer the D-1. The D-1 is warmer, more versatile, especially when it's cold. B-6's fleece is obviously a bit thinner, so the jacket's a bit lighter...

Conclusions Another great jacket from AVI. A very wearable and super affordable sheepskin jacket that looks and feels the part. Sure, some details could be upgraded (zips, buckles, label etc), but then costs/ prices go up. The "devil in the details" is a costly prospect. One that the top end...

Label Appears to be a more generic AVI label. Pity, I’d preferred a contract-specific label. But ok, it’s a label and hardly visible past the surrounding fleece. This jacket can't be THAT accurate or it will put the big-guys out of business! Pockets White cotton twill. Pockets feel sturdy...

Leather The seal brown sheepskin is terrific. Lots of character developing quite fast. There’s is the usual slight ‘cracking’ beginning to form on the surface, as originals. Which leads me to ask… Sheepskin Pros… How do you condition your sheepskin jackets? What’s the best maintenance…? The...

Been wanting to do a review of AVI’s D-1 for a while now. Thought I’d give it some wear over winter and see how it fares. Turns out, its fared really well (not that winters over yet). I’ve worn it in lots of ‘weather’; cold, wet & windy and at least one downpour. In a nutshell, a very...