Might be a little different than the look you’re going for but there are still great deals to be had on NOS Swedish M39 jackets. I paid around $40 CAD for mine, though I also had to buy buttons because the factory back in ‘42 hadn’t gotten around to them yet.I've been looking at getting a wool jacket, but my experience with vintage pieces hasn't been the greatest (nice quality, they just don't fit well/too restrictive). Going through the mackinaw thread had me looking at those designs, Buzz Rickson and some other repro makers have done a lot of them and Private White VC had a really nice wool(-lined) jeep jacket. I ended up pre ordering a weathewool peacoat because it really is the nicest wool I've ever felt. But now I'm looking at some vintage pieces again, or maybe a BR 4 pocket peacoat that's 36oz melton.
What are the measurements for this jacket?The western 2.0 was a bust. Massive jacket. Think David Byrne in plaid. Seller is awesome and insisted on a return.
Two others have entered. Another cowboy will ride into Ravenswood before March.
This one just feels a size too big. Size 44” but fits like a 46”-48”.
Looks the part though and the condition is flawless. As new.
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I do really like these coats.
24.5” pitWhat are the measurements for this jacket?
24.5 p2p is too large for me as well, otherwise I'd be interested. Do you mind giving me a search term for ebay? I've liked a similar one from Mister Freedom for a couple years now but the price is too high.24.5” pit
20” shoulder
25.25” Sleeve
29” back
It’s a real stunner man! I couldn’t be more bummed. One size down and this is the one.
For me I need these in a 40”-42”. 44” is just that little bit too much.
Agreed! The mister freedom jacket is superb but just entirely too expensive (and frankly not as cool). Shadow plaid western is my saved search. Brings up lots of unwanted results. I gather these jackets are a bit scarce.24.5 p2p is too large for me as well, otherwise I'd be interested. Do you mind giving me a search term for ebay? I've liked a similar one from Mister Freedom for a couple years now but the price is too high.
Would ombre help or hinder the search?Agreed! The mister freedom jacket is superb but just entirely too expensive (and frankly not as cool). Shadow plaid western is my saved search. Brings up lots of unwanted results. I gather these jackets are a bit scarce.
Probably help!Would ombre help or hinder the search?
The western 2.0 was a bust. Massive jacket. Think David Byrne in plaid. Seller is awesome and insisted on a return.
Two others have entered. Another cowboy will ride into Ravenswood before March.
This one just feels a size too big. Size 44” but fits like a 46”-48”.
Looks the part though and the condition is flawless. As new.
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I do really like these coats.
It reminds me of my 40s Albert RichardHow old do you guys think it is based on the style? (no zip pics because I think it's a replacement).
What's wrong with it? Looks great to me.Great quality hide but not in the best condition.
Hey Marc,It reminds me of my 40s Albert Richard
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What's wrong with it? Looks great to me.
Which jacket are we talking about, the ELMC Californian I've listed in the classifieds or the horsehide Albert Richard I posted above? ^^Hey Marc,
I am specifying my Field halfbelt (based on his Idaho) at the moment.
I came across your jacket in the classifieds ans was immediatly drawn to it.
Especially the pocket configuation is very appealing to me as is the very balanced back.
Would you mind to provide the exact measurements of the back? (upper backpanel, belt, kidney panel)
Also it seems that sidepanel is flared out, so that the back appears to be trim. I like that a lot, could you measure the width of the sidepanel? (top, middle, bottom)
Last thing: the length of the slash pockets and the breast Pocket, as the ratio seems ideal to me.
Your jacket to me is the epitome of a halfbelt to me, really gorgeous.
Cheers Daniel
PS: Is it horsehide?
Sorry, the Albert Richard. So horsehide it is..Which jacket are we talking about, the ELMC Californian I've listed in the classifieds or the horsehide Albert Richard I posted above? ^^
Maybe I'm picky but there are a lot of flaky bits around the shoulders that may be cracking leather (doesn't show up super clearly in the photos). Also I've been conditioning it with Lexol + Urad so it definitely looks better now than when I got it.What's wrong with it? Looks great to me.
Nah it was entirely too big. It’s back with the seller now, refunded. Which is OK. Something else has presented itself. Something really special!Honestly, looking at it, it is not such a bad fit. Sure it looks a bit too big but you still pull it off from what I can see in these pics. I would spend a bit more time with it to see if I can settle with it before selling it. What do you think?