FT or FS: Vintage Stetson Stratoliner Size 7 1/2

[Landman]

I have a vintage Stetson Stratoliner in an unusual color and size 7 1/2 that I’m interested in trading or maybe selling. Although the photos don’t show it well, this hat is actually green. I would describe it as army green. The reason I say that is I noticed it is almost the same color as some US Army rifle cases I have. The rifle cases are described as OD Green. I believe the hat was made in the 1940’s but I’m no expert on that. I’ll let you decide for yourself based on the pictures. It is in pretty good shape with no moth holes or significant stains on the felt. The liner does have some sweat stains but is not too bad. When I purchased it there was a lot of sizing tape behind the sweatband. As a result the felt is a little crumpled around the base of the crown. It could probably use a reblocking and a good cleaning. However, it is a nice looking hat with some character as it is. All I have done to it is remove the sizing tape and give it a good brushing. The sweatband is in good shape and is still nice and supple. The sweatband has the reorder number that is on the red sticker stamped on the back of the leather band. The hat is a little big on me and I don’t particularly care for the color. I would like to trade it for a vintage Stetson Stratoliner in Silverbelly size 7 3/8 or a small 7 1/2. My actual size is 7 3/8 Long Oval. I would like to see if anybody has a trade available before I put a sale price on it. If interested send me a PM. Thank for looking.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Such a great color and you want to sell it. Too bad it is not 7 3/8's
Silverbelly is nice but way to common a color in a Strat. This green and the cadet blue would be great choices as they are rare.
As a long time collector I never sell rare.

 

[Landman]

Ed,

I understand what you are saying and to be honest I'm on the fence about trading it. However, I'm not really a collector and buy vintage hats to wear. This is just not a color I would wear. I have been looking for a vintage Strat in Silverbelly or Gray for a long time and can't find one in my size for a decent price. I was hoping maybe somebody might have one and want to trade it for one in a rare color.

 

[Landman]

Trade pending. Thanks.

 

[aught12]

I'm interested to buy if the trade doesn't work out. Thanks

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Go buy a army green "Hummer", sling a 50.cal on it and keep the green hat! LOL! I "feel" your pain, I have a green hat also, just what to wear with it? Green at Xmas time with a red and gold striped scarf, green shorts with red striped socks for St. Paddy day, or wear it in a very dark night club so no one can tell the color....but seriously, it is a nice hat and rare, don't part with it unless you get a really good deal or decent offer, for sure! Yeah, I got lucky and found my silverbelly vintage strat...lucky me!

 

[Landman]

Thanks everybody for your interest and comments but I've made a trade. Take care.

 

[Blackthorn]

Durn! I"m always a day late and a dollar short!