1940s halfbelt horsehide motorcycle jacket

[jeepjeep13]

Up for sale is a 1940s (so I'm told) halfbelt horsehide motorcycle jacket. Really really beautiful shape for the age and 100% wearable with no issues other than a great patina and a little damage to the lining. Also, I received it with the zipper broken, but that's an easy fix by a tailor. Reason I'm selling it is that I'm a tall goon and it's simply too short for me, otherwise I would keep it. Asking $200.

Pit-to-pit: 22.5"
shoulder-to-shoulder: 18.5"
sleeve: 25.5" (following the curve slightly)
Back length: 26.5" (neck seam down to hem)
No international shipping

 

[jeepjeep13]

Would also be interested in a trade for m-422 in 40 long or comparable size.

 

[bond]

Can you post a fit pic of you wearing it?
Thank you


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[jeepjeep13]

Can you post a fit pic of you wearing it?
Thank you


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Yea there’s two on the eBay auction.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1940s-horsehide-halfbelt-motorcycle-jacket-a2-wwii-size-40-/273091118092

 

[bond]

Got it thanks


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[handymike]

Apart from your right sleeve, I'd say it's a perfect fit- right above your back pockets. You might be able to relax the shoulder a bit with a steamer to get that sleve to stretch.

 

[thepurplesunshine]

Great Jacket!

 

[jeepjeep13]

Thanks guys! Yea the horsehide is in super shape and it looks badass, but I kinda want either an a2 or m422 instead

 

[jeepjeep13]

Bump

 

[jeepjeep13]

Bump with new price of $180 shipped

 

[jeepjeep13]

bump

 

[jeepjeep13]

Final bump $175 shipped

 

[jeepjeep13]

One last final bump here on the lounge.

 

[AirTransportCommand]

How tall are you? Weight? For reference in the Ebay pics?

 

[jeepjeep13]

I’m 6’4” and 185 lbs.

 

[AirTransportCommand]

Would you do $150 shipped in the US?

 

[jeepjeep13]

Might be losing a little too much dough on it for that price. I have about 12 watchers on ebay right now and it's listed at $250 obo. I think $175 is the best I can do.

 

[jeepjeep13]

Jacket has been sold

 

[jeepjeep13]

Back up for sale since the buyer backed out of the deal.

 

[Mustangmike]

I would be all over this if it were a tad larger!