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  1. mr_lits

    WTB Hartmann Jacket size 44

    Thanks I'll take a look.
  2. mr_lits

    WTB Hartmann Jacket size 44

    On the look out for a Hartmann Jacket in size 44. Black or Brown.
  3. mr_lits

    Dating Outerwear by zipper design

    westernwear huh... Thanks for the tidbit, I figured you would know. Recently came across this cool ZIPP zipper, German in production I think. Maybe you can tell me a bit more about it.
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    Dating Outerwear by zipper design

    Here are a couple of later Talon Deco Fantails. The one on the right is REALLY small, I can barely get a grip on the pull. It is only 17' long and I would suspect this would have been for a ladies garment.
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    A-2 colors

    Great discussion. I always wondered about that myself, especially when you could dye 'em all black and simply have achieve uniformity.
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    Any B-10 USAAF flight jacket expert here? Need help.

    I have to agree with havocpaul, this jacket is not a Real McCoy. I also don't believe it to be a Buzz either, would have a label under the pocket flap. As stated above it is one of the other brands that came out with an affordable repro. Here are a few pics of my RMC Stagg in size 44. You...
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    A2 Knit Merits

    Ha. I'm the same way. I buy a nice new jacket and will often just go ahead and find some replacement knits for later. Knowing a few long years down the road they will need replacing. And I am lucky to have a good relationship with an excellent and reliable tailor.
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    WOW! Ridiculously nice! Can we get a view of the back of the jacket and label?
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    I use Now Solutions 100% pure lanolin. Marketed as a hand salve actually. I buy it by the 7 oz tub and usually go through about two per year. I use on ALL my vintage jackets, they usually only need one coat per year. I am not super particular about the brand but be SURE to only use 100% PURE...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    +1 on DD's B3. Looks to be in good shape and still holding solid. I love the look broken in but not broken!
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    Real McCoy "Steve McQueen" A2 44 fits like a 40 $400 shipped

    WISH IT WAS MY SIZE!!!!! UGHHHHHH..... drool....
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Yes, you could see the grate marks on many of the panels. The leather was still quite supple and pliable but the front two panels less so. When I received it years ago I gave it a few rub downs with 100% pure lanolin (the only treatment I use on my leathers) and that brought back much of the...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Excellent info. I have owned many sheepskins as well and had noticed that the lacquer jackets seemed worse off in general. Even a really broken in redskin seems to have faired better over the years than the brown ones! Also sadly enough I just sold the finest example of a B6 I have ever...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Here are a few photos from my B3 photo archive of some mixed batch jackets. You know when comparing them against Eastmans Mixed Batch. The details from color to cut are pretty darn good.
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    The answer is a bit all over the place. The D-1 B-6s were made out of thinner trimmed shearling and were generally not as robust. High demand of sheepskin meant using all of the materials (sometimes not the highest quality). And finally the tanning methods were certainly not made for archival...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Yeah, wow both supremely nice examples.
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    I wouldn't go so far as to call it a nightmare, but the old adage "good things don't come easy" crosses my mind. I have to agree with you on the favorite sheepskin, but it is a close call between the B-6 and D-1 as well. Heck, I think all the wartime sheepskins are iconic jackets in their own...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Though not a mixed batch, here is an example of an early redskin from my collection. After seeing many variants of the redskin productions you will notice a variety of tones to the "red" from almost orange (like the Eastman Perry B3) to some like mine (label has contract but no maker) which...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Well, I also noticed that my life improved in general after requisitioning one these. Women found me more attractive, my beer gut mysteriously turned into a sixpack, I received a huge promotion at work. I think it also has the powers to grant wishes. And in general I look stylish as hell...
  23. mr_lits

    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Yeah, no real problems getting the collar straps buckled. If I could muster any complaint about the jacket it might be the collar size. I know B3 have big collars but this model seem extra big for some reason (compared to others I have owned). But otherwise it is a ridiculously nice jacket.

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