Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Mysteryo]

Guide Master by Wolf, the price is a steal!!
Small size

And repair works to be done on sleeve, but no big deal

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/124757360101

 

[Coriu]

I figured it was the same family. As you say, awfully coincidental. Interesting......

As I had mentioned, my understanding was that Grais had a contract to make jackets for Chicago PD.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324668760788?hash=item4b97c422d4:g:Oo4AAOSwJQBgY2wS

 

[Coriu]

Fox Creek Leather Shirt Large $180BIN Don't see these come up too often
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304027737267?hash=item46c9771cb3:g:9d4AAOSwCjlgwaJ-

 

[AeroFan_07]

I’m considering it, but this is a 25.5” back on me:

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the Indian Ranger is 24”.

Probably would be too short...

 

[Marc mndt]

I’m considering it, but this is a 25.5” back on me:

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the Indian Ranger is 24”.

How tall are you? I'm 5'11 and this is what a 24" back length (indian ranger style jacket ) looks like on me.

 

[Pandemic]

How tall are you? I'm 5'11 and this is what a 24" back length (indian ranger style jacket ) looks like on me.
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I’m 6’, but most of that is in the upper body with stumpy little legs.

That length looks perfect on you - is that what you order on custom jackets as well?

 

[JurassicUtility]

James Dean Indian Ranger. I keep looking at this trying to convince myself that I could pull-off a 24” back if I wore equally vintage high wasted trousers.

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https://www.brogueshop.com/products/aero-leather-indian-ranger-jacket

I actually bought and returned this jacket a couple months ago - the pit-pit measures about 22 21.75 inches at the widest point. Way too big for me. I imagine they just measured the front panel seam to seam to come up with 20 inches.

[Edit]

Found the picture I took of the P-P. I didn't record other measurements, but I believe the measurements would be consistent with this Indian Ranger that was posted in the Classifieds a while back:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-indian-ranger.103333/

 

[Marc mndt]

I’m 6’, but most of that is in the upper body with stumpy little legs.

That length looks perfect on you - is that what you order on custom jackets as well?

Yep, most of my custom jackets have a 24" back length with a 2" front drop. The front drop is essential with the relatively short back length.

 

[Guppy]

A bit of an unknown jacket. Size Medium. Seller said it’s made by a “non-famous maker”. Maybe it’s junk, maybe it’s a bargain. Advertised as horsehide and it looks pretty nice, particularly for such a low price. Too small for me but maybe it will be worth a shot for someone. $70 starting bid and seller accepting offers.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/men-horse-learher-jacket-/144066607366?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

That's a chinese made Type I trucker. You can find them on AliExpress. Quality is OK, not comparable to high end jackets we normally talk about, but $70 is such a low price for something like that, you can't really go wrong with it. New they're normally around $250-300.

 

[Guppy]

Sweet baby Jesus, is this what I think it is?!? @tmitchell59 @Mysteryo @Claybertrand @Monitor

https://etsy.me/3v1AlJL

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I’ve bought from seller before. No complaints at all.

Wow that looks like the grandfather of my Schott CX113. Is that a Schott 1928 pattern?

 

[JMax]

Wow that looks like the grandfather of my Schott CX113. Is that a Schott 1928 pattern?

Sportclad. Awesome jacket right?

Speaking of which. Kurland. Beautiful jacket. It’s got some real issues though.

https://etsy.me/3pNpzWM

 

[JMax]

Julesson label, Small. Fidelity, though some minor differences from mine. Very cool jacket.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WO...-/294222076686?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[jonbuilder]

Wow that looks like the grandfather of my Schott CX113. Is that a Schott 1928 pattern?

I thought the Scott 1928 jacket had a single D-pocket

 

[Guppy]

I thought the Scott 1928 jacket had a single D-pocket

You're right. But overall I saw a lot of similarity

 

[Coriu]

Apologies up front if the this is not the most appropriate place to post, but you are the folks I know on TFL and thought some might appreciate since it presents an opportunity to get a good deal for yourself or dad on Father's Day.

The Buffalo Billfold Company in Minnesota is offering free shipping and $5 off on any purchase over $50 using code mfw6t6pd. That means that you could get a handmade, bison wallet or belt for $55, including shipping.

They don't make vests or jackets, but make an amazing array of other stuff using US bison hides. Bill Keitel is a true craftsman who has been working leather for 50 years. I don't have any connection to him, just an impressed customer. To his credit, he has not raised his prices much over the years.

 

[Monitor]

Perfect Walter Dyer, size 48. I'm just glad it's not my size 'cause I'd have paid whatever it reaches. My endgame piece.

 

[Coriu]

Perfect Walter Dyer, size 48. I'm just glad it's not my size 'cause I'd have paid whatever it reaches. My endgame piece.

I saw it, too. I have a message into the seller for measurements.

 

[Monitor]

I saw it, too. I have a message into the seller for measurements.

I haven't seen that many WD's but there's this specific leather I've seen some being made of which I find the best, and this is it. My jacket is brown now, though it used to be black and I can see the sleeve on this one already faded to brown. It's absolutely incredible it changes this way.

 

[Coriu]

I haven't seen that many WD's but there's this specific leather I've seen some being made of which I find the best, and this is it. My jacket is brown now, though it used to be black and I can see the sleeve on this one already faded to brown. It's absolutely incredible it changes this way.

Here's an article about Walter Dyer, for those interested.
https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20180311/dyer-outcome

 

[Coriu]

Walter Dyer made me think of the Massachusetts connection with leather, which reminded me of the New York connection across the border...so, thought this might interest some of you. I have some gloves made here.
http://www.gloversandtanners.com/

Yet another example of a US industry that fizzled over time as things went overseas. It's a shame, because we could be seeing some awesome leather jackets coming out of this area today if not for the changes.