@Carlos840 that could be too, that‘s why I wrote „probably“. Sometimes it is very difficult to date/identify an older item not only a leather jacket correctly. It could be label was ex-changed on shown jacket or older overstock 2nd type label were used in early produced J24 jackets. Also it...
If you have in mind to sell the jacket, leave it as it is with all the „dirt“ & „patina“ and let to do the job by it‘s new owner... I always like to do this job by myself instead someone destoyed it by using wrong leather cleaner etc. ... i.e. it‘s make a big difference if you are cleaning...
Here can be found some infos about "Buco" from The Art of Vintage Leather Jackets Blog, published by Forum Member Himelator and owner of Himel Bros:
http://vintageleatherjackets.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-origins-of-buco.html
2nd Buco Label used from the late 1940s to about 1952. Nylon quilted lining was used first late 1952 / mid 1953. The nylon quilted lining indicate that it's probably a J23 type made from Horsehide. The pocket lining looks like a replacement*.
*Buco used a similar wool plaid lining in earlier...
Good eye dude... of course it's a very nice jacket... for a PHWMN maybe a bit to wide cutted in chest/back section more than a standard one... but the main thing, however, is if the owner is satisfied with it.
I adore the Hookless Zipper, it gives me daily strength and inspiration when I use it, attended by a mantra and finished with a throaty “om” if it works, provided the zipper was threaded correctly...
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