Legendary USA Black Stallion is Back

[Viking752]

I own a Black Stallion and there always seems to be interest When I post pics of it. Well It’s back in production for a limited time numbered 1-100. Assuming it’s still being built by Schott NYC.

 

[Bfd70]

I like it, but the waist tapers too much. Sort of surprised they didnt make it a bit wider.

 

[Viking752]

I like it, but the waist tapers too much. Sort of surprised they didnt make it a bit wider.

I didn’t look at the stated measurements but the one I have is the opposite of tapered. It is quite boxy at the waist and this could be attributed to my size 50.

 

[newtojackets]

I like it, but the waist tapers too much. Sort of surprised they didnt make it a bit wider.

I quite like that the waist tapers in. Most OTR jackets, especially schotts are very boxy, so this offers something different

 

[Guppy]

I own a Black Stallion and there always seems to be interest When I post pics of it. Well It’s back in production for a limited time numbered 1-100. Assuming it’s still being built by Schott NYC.
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Well now doesn't that just figure.

About 10 years ago was the last time this was made
I recall them being on clearance at $250 at the end, marked down from $550, and I could have gotten one then but at the time my opinion of Schott horsehide was that it was too thin and too plastic KY looking more like patent leather. Only later did I find out how it ages.

There was one sold on ebay recently in size 44, $850, with the belt and collar, and looking unworn, so I was hoping I could pick it up for around $600-650, but it went for $860. To me.

Now that I have it, I have some opinions on it. First is that the front belt loops do not retain the belt when it is unbuckled, the loose ends come out of these loops much too easily. This may be a clue why the jacket wasn't worn much, as it's pretty annoying. Either I'll have to wear it without the belt, or else wear it mostly zipped. Possibly I could add a snap near the buckle to keep it in place, but that's a decision to be made later.

The leather is very supple, not at all like I had expected, and I expect that this could be the result of having been oiled by the previous owner. It drapes very nicely, but it doesn't feel like most FQHH I've handled.

It's nice to see it come back, it's good to have a decent J-24 replica being made domestically again.

 

[Viking752]

Well now doesn't that just figure.

About 10 years ago was the last time this was made
I recall them being on clearance at $250 at the end, marked down from $550, and I could have gotten one then but at the time my opinion of Schott horsehide was that it was too thin and too plastic KY looking more like patent leather. Only later did I find out how it ages.

There was one sold on ebay recently in size 44, $850, with the belt and collar, and looking unworn, so I was hoping I could pick it up for around $600-650, but it went for $860. To me.

Now that I have it, I have some opinions on it. First is that the front belt loops do not retain the belt when it is unbuckled, the loose ends come out of these loops much too easily. This may be a clue why the jacket wasn't worn much, as it's pretty annoying. Either I'll have to wear it without the belt, or else wear it mostly zipped. Possibly I could add a snap near the buckle to keep it in place, but that's a decision to be made later.

The leather is very supple, not at all like I had expected, and I expect that this could be the result of having been oiled by the previous owner. It drapes very nicely, but it doesn't feel like most FQHH I've handled.

It's nice to see it come back, it's good to have a decent J-24 replica being made domestically again.

I bought mine early in 2022 and the tag puts it a 2012 model. And your assessment is of the hide is spot on, substantial but wears lighter. To date it is the most I have spent on a jacket at about half of the current ask price. I would add that the $1299 is mostly inline with current Schott HH pricing structure. I suspect they will sell out of the limited run.

 

[newtojackets]

I bought mine early in 2022 and the tag puts it a 2012 model. And your assessment is of the hide is spot on, substantial but wears lighter. To date it is the most I have spent on a jacket at about half of the current ask price. I would add that the $1299 is mostly inline with current Schott HH pricing structure. I suspect they will sell out of the limited run.

If there are only 100 pieces, they will almost definitely sell out

 

[Viking752]

Black Stallion size 50

 

[Bfd70]

I quite like that the waist tapers in. Most OTR jackets, especially schotts are very boxy, so this offers something different

I liked it too until i got a middle age gut.

 

[abone]

I checked Legendary’s site and it says sold out.
Anyone have a link?

Edit: found it!

 

[Viking752]

I checked Legendary’s site and it says sold out.
Anyone have a link?

Edit: found it!

Let us know if you pull the trigger on one.

 

[abone]

Let us know if you pull the trigger on one.

It’s $1800 CAD. I’m crying….

 

[photo2u]

Expensive. Marketing doing the job on this jacket.

 

[Viking752]

It’s $1800 CAD. I’m crying….

Ouch

 

[Canuck Panda]

1800 is Canadian dollars. US dollars has been strong since last fall.

Jacket has very aggressive taper. Size 42 goes from 24” P2P down to 20” hem.

looks great though.

 

[Monitor]

This is a cool jacket. I always liked it a lot. Jacket like that, everything else is just dancing around it.

 

[58panheadfan]

... but at the time my opinion of Schott horsehide was that it was too thin and too plastic KY looking more like patent leather...

That was the reason why I immediatetly resold mine. I had the same feeling with my Y'2 HR-55 also this plastic feeling. This jacket has also found its way to a new owner.

 

[Aloysius]

I've never ordered from them before so I'm eligible for the new customer coupon. I'm trying to figure out if it is worth that price.

 

[newtojackets]

I've never ordered from them before so I'm eligible for the new customer coupon. I'm trying to figure out if it is worth that price.

Looks like a nice jacket, but the price is quite steep imo

 

[Aloysius]

Looks like a nice jacket, but the price is quite steep imo

Yeah, but Schott's horsehide is probably my fave anyone is making right now.

@ton312 what's your take on this? We tend to see jackets pretty similarly.