Re-Stock of Eastman Leather Clothing A-1 Jacket .50 Cal. Collection

[HPA Rep]

All sizes 38R-48R are again in stock of what has become my favorite Eastman-made lightweight flying jacket. The vegetable-tanned capeskin's character, inherent properties of super-comfiness and durability, along with the perfected subtleties of the TimeWear process and classic styling, simply make this a standout jacket you will be drawn to continually.

Eastman remains the only ongoing manufacturer, to my knowledge, that actually owns a true, vintage A-1 from which their patterns have been meticulously copied. I am aware that Buzz Rickson's, and possibly Real McCoy's, have had access to a vintage A-1 that formed the basis of various permutations of this style in their changing A-1 offerings over the years, but deviations were made and these are not ongoing offerings, while other makers offer A-1's that are copied from photos, which is clearly not the same thing as having hands-on research material.

https://www.historypreservation.com/products-page/50-cal/eastman-usac-a-1-flying-jacket-50-cal/

 

[Peacoat]

I don't know much about the A-1, but that hide looks like the original. Although, I presume that is the current offering by Eastman?

 

[Boyo]

Wow.. The grain/leather/time worn look rivals the Good Wear A-1 @Worf is hiding in one of closets..

 

[HPA Rep]

I don't know much about the A-1, but that hide looks like the original. Although, I presume that is the current offering by Eastman?

Yup, this is what Eastman has been producing for nearly two years or so, Pea Coat. It's as good as it has ever been, and consistently so.

 

[Deacon211]

I see one of those in my future...very faithful to the original.


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[HPA Rep]

I see one of those in my future...very faithful to the original.


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Whenever you are ready, we have one for you!