Wow, that looks really great!Well some pictures of the Buckaroo Hatters I got from Blake.
Don't know if he was the original owner.
Wow, that looks really great!Well some pictures of the Buckaroo Hatters I got from Blake.
Don't know if he was the original owner.
Very cool hat. Great colors and velour. Also love the way it's creased (reminds me of my Optimo).
Dang, mayser!
those Wilkes are beautiful. Especially like the textured sweat on the velour.
Wow, looks unworn! I love seeing these transition hats, as it adds knowledge to a murky era in these brands. The Challenger was offered from the fall of 1971 through the fall of 1974, so this could be either made by HCA at their factory in Winchester, TN, or by Koracorp in Garland, TX after the end of HCA and sale of their assets. I don't have enough information on either production period to narrow it further. The price seems to be a bit later, but other details make me think it's still an HCA product. The funny thing about the Knox Challenger was its marketing: "For the man who likes a little wider brim." This was a wider brim in the early-'70s!
Nice catch and great size. Let me know if you ever want to sell it, and would you mind if I used photos of it for my website?
Thanks,
Brad
~The Hatted Professor
That is definitely my favorite hat of yours JoaoWell some pictures of the Buckaroo Hatters I got from Blake.
Don't know if he was the original owner.
Beautiful Moe!!Hey everyone!
More of this Game Bird in the Dobbs Diner!
Hey everyone!
More of this Game Bird in the Dobbs Diner!
That is definitely my favorite hat of yours Joao
Just picked up my first made to order felt fedora from Art Fawcett. A very streamlined experience. I met
Art for the first time today and he was a real patient gentleman. He answered every question I had. He put a diamond crown on it. The felt is exactly what I hoped for. Its a beaver fur felt confederate color felt. Really soft. I like the red satin lining and the modest band design. A perfect fit as well. Then we headed off to the beach. I am a happy guy today.... If the wind die down out here a cigar tonight will finish the day off perfectly!
A real beauty,congrats.looks great on you !!
congrats
great work by Art as always
Very nice Moe! Between you & Matt I can't seem to sniff out a Game Bird for myself!Hey everyone!
More of this Game Bird in the Dobbs Diner!
Just picked up my first made to order felt fedora from Art Fawcett. A very streamlined experience. I met
Art for the first time today and he was a real patient gentleman. He answered every question I had. He put a diamond crown on it. The felt is exactly what I hoped for. Its a beaver fur felt confederate color felt. Really soft. I like the red satin lining and the modest band design. A perfect fit as well. Then we headed off to the beach. I am a happy guy today.... If the wind die down out here a cigar tonight will finish the day off perfectly!
Very nice Moe! Between you & Matt I can't seem to sniff out a Game Bird for myself!
7-5/8, which adds to the problem of finding one. I love that teal colored one of Matt's.Great lookin' hat, Mr. Keenan! And you wear it well.
Jack, I just passed on buying a Game Bird at a local antique market. It was one with the stingier brim, though. What size are you?