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

[cbez]

I'm thinking the lining may be their red lining but faded? The stitching is red.

 

[jeo]

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Beautiful!

Not familiar with dating Waldes zippers but the main zip has a 40’s shape to it.

Sleeve zips?

Looks like a quilt nylon lining which came out around 1950.

But also could be rayon. Quilt rayon linings were used a lot in late 40’s jackets. Buco used rayon well into the 50’s while most other makers switched exclusively to nylon in the 50’s.

I still think late 40’s-early 50’s.

Either way man, it’s an amazing jacket!

 

[cbez]

Unmarked both sides

 

[JMax]

Lining is quilted and padded in the body, then like a black synthetic in the sleeves.

Sweet jacket. The lining in mine has a different pattern and extends into the sleeves. Stitch pattern in patch pocket a bit different - snap is placed over the second line of stitching on the flap. #5 Serval main zip with serval on the stop (same shape as late 40s Talon). Serval sleeve zips.

There should be a size tag in the patch pocket.

 

[cbez]

No size tag to be found on mine.

 

[JMax]

No size tag to be found on mine.

Yours is the only other wearable HH Fidelity with the patch pocket that I have seen. And I’ve seen only two with the perfecto style pocket. Those weren’t in the greatest condition but wearable. Nice find for sure.

 

[cbez]

Yours is the only other wearable HH Fidelity with the patch pocket that I have seen. And I’ve seen only two with the perfecto style pocket. Those weren’t in the greatest condition but wearable. Nice find for sure.

good to know. I wonder what the production #s were for hh vs steer. never seen one of their period ads.

 

[JMax]

good to know. I wonder what the production #s were for hh vs steer. never seen one of their period ads.

Me neither. I’d imagine these were made for much fewer years than the steerhide version. Late 40s to some point in the mid 50s? Just a guess. During the war they mostly made their mil jackets. Other than those contracts a small operation. The steerhide jackets starting flowing late 50s or so, based on that new steerhide label recently posted.

How dark is the black on yours? Mine is a deep black. Similar grain.

 

[Aloysius]

Me neither. I’d imagine these were made for much fewer years than the steerhide version. Late 40s to some point in the mid 50s? Just a guess. During the war they mostly made their mil jackets. Other than those contracts a small operation. The steerhide jackets starting flowing late 50s or so, based on that new steerhide label recently posted.

How dark is the black on yours? Mine is a deep black. Similar grain.

Given the similarities to the Indian Ranger (except the snap belt) I always figured Fidelity made that (1947-53) and either had the rights to the design immediately or once the Indian run was up.

 

[ton312]

Silton arrived. Needs a little TLC with regard to the liner. Great jacket though. For $50 I’d say it’s a win. I’ll be keeping an eye out for this brand.

 

[jeo]

40’s Sportclad. Super excited about this one!

 

[TREEMAN]

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Total Score !!

 

[JMax]

Given the similarities to the Indian Ranger (except the snap belt) I always figured Fidelity made that (1947-53) and either had the rights to the design immediately or once the Indian run was up.

I’ve seen an IR type jacket with Narragansett label, out of MA too. Need to check my archive. Different maker? I think so. Different HH label.

 

[cbez]

40’s Sportclad. Super excited about this one!

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That's hot. I've seen a rainbow country version once. I like that back better than the herc back

 

[jeo]

That's hot. I've seen a rainbow country version once. I like that back better than the herc back

Thank you.

It’s funny, this is the most basic half belt design (maybe minus sleeve straps) yet no one is really putting out a version of this that knocks it out of the park.

The Aero 50’s HB is best option if you can get it to fit right i.e. no shoulder creases then it’s perfect. The LW Ryder is another if you can fill it out and you don’t mind the reverse drop. Am I forgetting anyone?

Are you referring to the RC highwayman?

 

[cbez]

Nope it was exactly like yours with darts at the 'waist' and a single piece back. I think the sleeves were finished like the normal herc though.

 

[jeo]

Hmm.. don’t know which one you’re talking about.

 

[WolferlQ3]

I wanted to have an Aero Leather jacket in Badalassi. As i could´nt decide between Tobacco, Russet and Chestnut - i simply ordered all 3 hides.

Highwayman in Chestnut
Cafe Racer in Tobacco
Bootlegger in Russet

Now the waiting time starts - but i can use the time to get a place in my "full-of-leather-jacket" wardrobe. That will be Aero No. 10-13. I´m a bit crazy

 

[Boyo]

@WolferlQ3 .. time to start showing them off..

 

[WolferlQ3]

Yeah, I know. Will do