Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[jeo]

A size 40 on ACORN site :
https://store.acorn-vtg.com/products/detail/17589
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Relevant to my last post, but a 23” chest as a 40?! The shoulder is listed as 19.2” which is little more of what I’d expect out of a 40. To me this is a 42-44 like the one I posted.

And a small SG, too much expensive but nice :
https://store.acorn-vtg.com/products/detail/26081
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Really nice!

 

[Marc mndt]

22” chest and 20” shoulder is not a 40

What would you call my 23" chest 20" shoulders size 42 then?

 

[Al 916]

What would you call my 23" chest 20" shoulders size 42 then?

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On a Friday evening, with kindness and friendship to all....'bigger'....

 

[Will Zach]

Relevant to my last post, but a 23” chest as a 40?! The shoulder is listed as 19.2” which is little more of what I’d expect out of a 40. To me this is a 42-44 like the one I posted.



Really nice!

Really short sleeves (22.4-in) on this beautiful SG, particularly combined with the sub-18-in shoulder width. Otherwise my size, lol.

 

[jeo]

What would you call my 23" chest 20" shoulders size 42 then?

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Yup, at least a 42.

I have many 50s MC jackets that are tagged a 40 and they fit me. Size 40 jackets usually have 17.5”-18.5” shoulders. I can get away with a 17.5” - 18” shoulder and easily a 21” chest.

 

[jeo]

Really short sleeves (22.4-in) on this beautiful SG, particularly combined with the sub-18-in shoulder width. Otherwise my size, lol.

If I didn’t already own a nice one, I’d go for it. It’s high but not stupid high. I’d would have liked to know if there is a label though. Super interesting shape on that paperclip zipper.

 

[tmitchell59]

What would you call my 23" chest 20" shoulders size 42 then?

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Amazing jacket no matter the size!

 

[ton312]

I would call them all "too short"

 

[AHP91]

This jacket was listed a little while back, don’t believe it was posted here. Was sitting for longer than I thought, was a little worried about size and condition but was a beauty. Probably should’ve bought it anyway

 

[AHP91]

Super cool set listed at auction

Vtg 1930’s Men’s Three Piece Suit Gray Herringbone Wool 38 Jacket 30X29 Pants | eBay

The fabric is a slight gray herringbone wool, with flecks of blue. The condition is distressed. There are several small marks, and stains. I have recently washed the suit by hand, with cold water, but it could use a dry cleaning.

www.ebay.com

 

[tmitchell59]

This jacket was listed a little while back, don’t believe it was posted here. Was sitting for longer than I thought, was a little worried about size and condition but was a beauty. Probably should’ve bought it anyway

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This is a Block Bilt jacket. I don't recall if I saw this one. Was the leather in good condition? Goatskin? I owned this jacket with a zipper.

They used these wing pockets on other jackets as well. Mine was goatskin and quite nice, but too small for me. I did not know about the zipper code on sunrise Talons, but looks to be early war years 1941.

 

[Bluechel]

And an other big CHP beast, with fur collar
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126149624796?hash=item1d5f1a83dc:g:-N4AAOSwL2hlNYL5&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA0KRD9KihFxAUDMIYHsljg25J7I3QL5gZ9TYUjbqDw+Gvd4REJHdehLPOh6oBdS949rO8eV6pxjMyPvic05Z73Flyl7Fbzmps0rd46TfBh9ctUX+wRtpvRgpJ+VM0feKkKWrMCHs8Lbc1PS1EbvdF1MK97JmerSYDQ0ja0yOCLLoqbcIy8kWAb8oPuXy8Py8gynvFc4Wy8cZP/tGFU+OPeTHf+DkteSaeUTCicyvXwoyU0FT0q9UFEM3y3LgKT5x/d7eXyB1XnPKWbcBa2jtBz9U=|tkp:Bk9SR7qbjdrrYg
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Didn't even notice it was a straight zip until today! Nice. I think it's been re-worked in some way, but Serval/talon zips...

 

[tmitchell59]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2664589005...uid=qwq2X50PT7y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Forgive me if this has been shown. I know these are of great interest. Seems quite reasonable.

 

[cbez]

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m56643830579

very reasonably priced rainbow country 38 in buffalo. moderate wear.

 

[Bluechel]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2664589005...uid=qwq2X50PT7y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Forgive me if this has been shown. I know these are of great interest. Seems quite reasonable.

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ZIP out lining, so who made this one?

 

[AHP91]

This is a Block Bilt jacket. I don't recall if I saw this one. Was the leather in good condition? Goatskin? I owned this jacket with a zipper.

They used these wing pockets on other jackets as well. Mine was goatskin and quite nice, but too small for me. I did not know about the zipper code on sunrise Talons, but looks to be early war years 1941.
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It did look like goatskin. I was probably a bit too cautious with a wear spot on the shoulder - it had life left. Beautiful jacket, I especially liked the button closure

 

[Bluechel]

BTW...So very thankful the site is crankin' now!!! Thank you, thank you! I'll never take it for granted again...

 

[ton312]

ZIP out lining, so who made this one?

Great question. It’s super nice looking. My first thought was branded but the snaps don’t bear that out. Maybe Lesco but don’t recall them making a CHP like that. The gussets look Lesco-ish. I have no clue TBH.
$70 to ship…seller is a dickhead.

 

[ton312]

Hercules (UK repro) d pocket. Great jacket. Shame (for me anyway) about the small size.
These are great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1558534677...r_AYQu0TLS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Bluechel]

Great question. It’s super nice looking. My first thought was branded but the snaps don’t bear that out. Maybe Lesco but don’t recall them making a CHP like that. The gussets look Lesco-ish. I have no clue TBH.
$70 to ship…seller is a dickhead.

Where are you that it shows $70 shipping, east coast? Ebay is showing me $24...I thought it looked a little like Natal and early Branded (before they put their name on the snaps, but none of them do the gussets like that to my knowledge...