How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[jeo]

I used to own this exact jacket in black over a decade ago. One of the best fitting and coolest jackets I’ve ever had and like a jackass, I sold it. Finally found one. Now I just need to dye it brown or black.

 

[58panheadfan]

I used to own this exact jacket in black over a decade ago. One of the best fitting and coolest jackets I’ve ever had and like a jackass, I sold it. Finally found one. Now I just need to dye it brown or black.

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I would go exactly with this color, love it!

 

[ton312]

^me too! The gray is killer!

 

[jeo]

I would go exactly with this color, love it!

Like all jackets I get I’m going to live with it for a while before I do anything. Maybe I’ll warm up to the gray

 

[Bfd70]

Waiting on a new Vanson C2. Paid for it just before Christmas, should be here in 6 weeks or so. So excited.

Also put in a deposit on a Langlitz Columbia, but with a 12 month wait time there won't be an update for a while.

What sort of deposit did you need to make?

 

[realgone]

What sort of deposit did you need to make?

$250 usd to get a spot in the queue.

 

[red devil]

Like all jackets I get I’m going to live with it for a while before I do anything. Maybe I’ll warm up to the gray

Sorry to pile on, but ithis colour is really special, I would not change it

 

[58panheadfan]

Like all jackets I get I’m going to live with it for a while before I do anything. Maybe I’ll warm up to the gray

You will, I am sure!

 

[Peter Mackin]

Belstaff Montana has just arrived. After selling my Montana here a number of years ago, I've been searching for another. I knew as soon as I shipped it I was making a mistake. Reached out to the buyer but no joy,he was keeping it.
But,ebay came through,just cleaned it and conditioned it, armour and liner still present. only one minor flaw is one missing tooth, doesn't affect the jacket at all.im delighted

 

[PeterRocco]

This arrived but too large. Off it goes. Still, it's pretty.

Cool Jacket. Love the color.

I just received this B-3 Leather Sheepskin Coat. Only tag is 100% Sheepskin Made in USA. Wish I knew how old and who made it
Any Help would be great. I am usually good at finding stuff out but hit a brick wall with this one.

 

[Al 916]

Ok, I pick up the gauntlet! I will let you know @JMax if I find a 24" p2p padded Cal. @Monitor, are you a size 40? @Jin431, what's your size?

Please add me to the same list.... 23-24 p2p 19-20 s2s

 

[Leather Walker]

Please add me to the same list....

Count on it, Al!

 

[JMax]

LW 23 at Hot Wheels Monster Truck show.

 

[hodgeko]

I just picked up this beauty from an antique store today. I think it’s a Sears Hercules but I can’t read the label, and the label looks different from the ones in the great Sears MC catalog thread by @tmitchell59.

But maybe it’s a late 40s/early 50s Hercules judging by the lining and the D pocket? Conmar main zip, Talon sleeve zips. Did anyone else have this kind of lining?

I think I got a good deal, but there is one thing that’s not perfect. A lot of the snaps don’t connect to anything. See pic. They look kind of rusted out? Not a huge deal for me as the fit is pretty good and everything else looks to be in great shape. Anyway, I’m excited! My first 50s motorcycle jacket, kind of a grail for me.

 

[Bfd70]

Looks awesome. Was it a steal or just a pretty good deal? I feel like since the advent of google the possibility of paying $100 for a mint buco at an estate sale are over.

 

[hodgeko]

Looks awesome. Was it a steal or just a pretty good deal? I feel like since the advent of google the possibility of paying $100 for a mint buco at an estate sale are over.

I talked them down a bit. I got it for $350, including tax. I think that’s not bad, right? Judging by my quick google search in the store when I was trying it on, ha.

 

[Marc mndt]

I talked them down a bit. I got it for $350, including tax. I think that’s not bad, right? Judging by my quick google search in the store when I was trying it on, ha.

That's a great deal. It's worth about double that imo.

I think it's late 40s but I'm not 100% sure. @tmitchell59 will know.

 

[hodgeko]

That's a great deal. It's worth about double that imo.

I think it's late 40s but I'm not 100% sure. @tmitchell59 will know.

Cool, thanks!

 

[jeo]

I just picked up this beauty from an antique store today. I think it’s a Sears Hercules but I can’t read the label, and the label looks different from the ones in the great Sears MC catalog thread by @tmitchell59.

But maybe it’s a late 40s/early 50s Hercules judging by the lining and the D pocket? Conmar main zip, Talon sleeve zips. Did anyone else have this kind of lining?

I think I got a good deal, but there is one thing that’s not perfect. A lot of the snaps don’t connect to anything. See pic. They look kind of rusted out? Not a huge deal for me as the fit is pretty good and everything else looks to be in great shape. Anyway, I’m excited! My first 50s motorcycle jacket, kind of a grail for me. View attachment 580313 View attachment 580314 View attachment 580315 View attachment 580316 View attachment 580317 View attachment 580318 View attachment 580319 View attachment 580320 View attachment 580321

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It’s a Sears Hercules. Great find!

First ones came out in 1948. Most common label you see on these early Hercs is the white rectangular Hercules label with “reg us pat off” under in small lettering and “Sears, Roebuck and Co” on the bottom. I’ve attached my Hercules as an example of this label below.

There are at least 2 variants on this label that I know of. One has the wording “Style and Durability” and the other one has the wording “Styled and Made in California”, suggesting different manufacturers.

Then, less commonly, you’ll see these same exact labels but in black.

l believe yours was the second iteration of these jackets with the leather patch label. I believe the leather patch label was transitional and was present on jackets in either 1949 or 1950 (a few have even suggested 1951) for a very short amount of time.

Why? Well, you see leather patch Hercs with 40’s zips as well and wool liners, like yours, but I’ve also seen plenty of leather patch Hercs with 50s zips as well as nylon liners which indicates 50s.

Then there’s the design. The exact design of yours is seen on later 50’s Herc D pockets. The hand warmers, the sleeve zips on the bottom, the shape of the patch/coin pocket…

Catalog page from 1948. No hand warmer, sleeve zips on top, half belt, wool lining.

Catalog page from 1949. Hand warmer, sleeve zip on top, no half belt, wool lining.

Here’s my late 40’s Herc with the white label.

 

[PeterRocco]

Sears Hercules. l believe these were the second iteration of these jackets with the leather patch label. First ones came out in 1949 and had the white Hercules label, so maybe this one is 1950 or 1951.

Catalog page from 1949

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Here’s my late 40’s Herc with the white label.

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Beautiful Jacket. Love to see that another Vintage 50+ Jacket is still being worn and enjoyed.