M-69D + M-69F BUAERO NAVY TRANSPORT COAT sizing?

[pilot error]

I'm on the hunt for one of these, are they true to size? smaller or larger? goatskin shrinkage?

 

[bretron]

They are biiig. Period! I'd say at least one size larger than tagged

 

[thor]

There are 2 of these for sale on the 'Bay right now, a size 42 and a size 36, both are Gordon & Ferguson model coats and appear to be in good condition.
Good luck on your search.

 

[Dinerman]

Some of the warmest coats around. I wouldn't recommend wearing it anywhere above 30 degrees.

 

[pilot error]

Ok, I waited patiently, and scored the USN Transport coat that I wanted. I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival . A Willis & Geiger M69D zipper model. Similar to Dinerman's but with a lower contract number . I believe Willis & Geiger were awarded the first contracts so it could be prewar. I'll bet someone here can date it by that number. I'll post better pictures when it arrives. I'm Jazzed!

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[bretron]

Looks like a real clean one, congrats! Be forwarded, you're gonna feel like you got the whole goat on yer back!!

 

[thor]

Nice pick up, pilot error! Largest size I ever came across was a 42 in rough shape in a vintage clothing store (tried it on but it was a bit small for me). Would love to find one in decent condition in a size 44.
Good luck with it.

 

[pilot error]

Thanks guys, thor.....as breton said in an earlier post in this thread theoretically they're cut one size larger than stated (presumably to layer clothing underneath). that seems to be the rule of thumb, but if the sizing varies from one maker to another like the G-1's.........that being said there's a sweet looking 42 G&F on Ebay right now with a low starting bid.

 

[mihai]

Nice coat. How much does this worth? 1000 usd seems a steep price

 

[thor]

Thanks pilot error; they are amazing coats with alot of character. Will keep my eyes on the 'bay and maybe I'll get lucky ;-)