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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    Thank-you! No, I hadn’t heard of Vibtage Codet, sounds like it’s an old Quebecois brand. I’ll have a look for the others you mention, some of which I’m aware of. My sweet spot is 25-26” in sleeve length. If the shoulder is 20” I might get there.
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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    They had a Large. I know because I tried it on. Not sure about XL. With the strength of your greenback right now, it would be a screaming deal. $320 or thereabouts?
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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    Dropped into the Vancouver BC Filson store today to nail down my size. Wasn’t too serious about buying one but they had the brown, this year only colour, on sale for 40% off. I says to myself, my wife hates a coward, so I now own a Filson Cruiser. I’m still looking for a Woolrich 503 but...
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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    Thanks. I checked out the Pendletons. As you say some have longer sleeves, some don’t. Nice designs. I really like the design of the Woolrich 503 for my purposes however. Camping, winter hiking with the hound, all around use in British Columbia in the winter. I like lots of pockets. Do they fit...
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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    I don’t want a zipper, I’d prefer buttons. I’ve been doing a deep dive on EBay and I can find dimensions of Woolrich 503’s that work except for the sleeve length. 24” seems to be the longest for 42 and 44’s. Hard to believe arm length was that short 50 - 60 years ago!
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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    What is the Iron Heart cruiser model? I tried searching and didn’t come up with anything that looked like a Mackinaw cruiser.
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    Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

    Hi, I’m scouring EBay right now for Woolrich 503’s in 42 and 44. Lots on there as you say but the sleeve lengths all appear short. Is that the case with these old jackets, short sleeves? Or are the shoulders roomy enough it makes up for it? Never tried one on so don’t know. Thanks
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    This is my custom Oxford in CW
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    I had a custom Oxford made in their new CW and the leather looks like yours. Shiny, grainy….I like it a lot.
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    With wool in that colour, I’d go Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. Different style of course but the Filson is classic. I have a very similar jacket to the Vanson example, no name brand, but with square pockets. Wear it a lot but I wish I had the Filson.
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    Brave Star Selvage. Made in the USA. https://bravestarselvage.com/
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    Wax or graphite. Another shorter term solution… when you condition the jacket rub some of the conditioner into the zipper.
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    The C indeed has a longer length than the C2.This is my C in brown, according to Vanson dated around 1989, in size 44 with quilted liner.
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    Sure! Zipped up, laying flat, back side facing up, cloth measuring tape: P2P: 24” Shoulders: 20” It’s a size 44 with pleated lining.
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    Bought it used but I called Vanson to date it and if memory serves it’s around 2000.
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    Vanson jacket appreciation

    I own 7 Vanson’s: *TB Oxford in Whidbey brown cow hide; *custom Oxford in CW; *model B in CW; *Chopper in CW; *Comet in CW; *model C in reddish brown CW; *Raid in CW. I wear the Oxford in Whidbey the most. A fabulous jacket. I have a few other leather jackets that I never wear including...
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    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Ha ha, yup. It’s a perfect design for me. Casual, dress, and bike if I want. Just fits me well. Vanson Oxford in a 42 is spot on. Other Vanson’s I’ve gone with a 44 but Oxford in 42 needs no tweaks.
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    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Went out on Friday, only the 2nd time I’ve worn it and a young lady stopped me to say “wow I love your jacket”!
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    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    It’s an Oxford with an Enfield twist. Enfield style slanted front pocket but switched to my right side. Two inside pockets, horizontal and vertical, removed the back centre seam. Everything else is Oxford, except for the addition of a two-way zip. The leather is very nice. Thick but soft...
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    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    I’ve recently taken delivery of a custom Vanson Oxford in black comp weight and its black core.

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