Real McCoys B-7

[Superfluous]

Not my jacket. Per Real McCoys:

"The B-7 jacket was only in production for one year in 1941, mainly for the Airborne Units in Alaska and Aleutian Islands. . . . Sheepskin, Aluminum tanned Horse hide for pockets and reinforcements, Vegetable tanned, Pigment finished, Hood trimmed with coyote fur . . . "

Not my cup of tea, nor appropriate for my climate, but nevertheless a mighty impressive jacket.

 

[avique]

I agree, not my personal style but a very nice jacket.

 

[mr_lits]

Here are a few photos of an original from my collection. One of my favs and it actually get some wear time on walks. Keeps me nice and warm with the cold AK temps.

 

[Superfluous]

^ Wow -- that's great. And the RMC repro appears to be very accurate.

 

[mr_lits]

Sure does, I have never seen one in person but all the photos of RMC version look very faithful.

 

[nick123]

This jacket is art.

 

[Sloan1874]

The one I've handled was a formidable piece of kit, but that white shearling is hellish to keep clean.

 

[bn1966]

Wow...great piece of history Mr Lits & it keeps you warm too.

 

[heron163]

mr_lits jacket is fantastic... very nice shape for a 75 year old jacket.

I would own the Buzz Rickson/William Gibson version if it were a bit larger...