Steve S. - the new An-J-3

[Steve S.]

Just finished up the first Willis & Geiger patterned AN-J-3 made from the French goatskin. I did some special dye/wash work on this to try & get it looking as close to my original W&G M-422a as possible & think I hit it pretty close. I did deviate from the rayon liner on this one to a poly/cotton blend that also has 3% spandex added so it will stretch with the hide during movement & makes it very comfortable. zip is a N.O.S. nickel talon, mid brown 100% wool knits & pockets are lined in O.D. green cotton as per the originals.

Got a few pics before the sun dropped over the horizon.



























couple pics next to my original W&G M-422a. outside & indoors with flash.

 

[thor]

Wow! That is superb workmanship! Looks absolutely fantastic. LOVE that goatskin!

 

[Steve27752]

VERY nice.

 

[Bunyip]

Another beauty Steve. That goat looks really nice. Are you going to put the fur collar on? That stitching looks great too.

 

[Steve S.]

Another beauty Steve. That goat looks really nice. Are you going to put the fur collar on? That stitching looks great too.

This is the version with the A-2 style windflap, so no fur collar. The AN-J-3a had the fur & the "Navy" style inner windflap....

 

[ChiTownScion]

Nice. VERY nice.

 

[Juanito]

Beautiful jacket...for sale?

 

[Steve S.]

Beautiful jacket...for sale?

Thanks! I have enough hides right now to make a few more. Shoot me a message if you are interested in one.

 

[nick123]

I think goatskin, in that approximate color, might be my favorite overall leather. Absolutely ace jacket. Will you customize to add additional length if needed?

And I think you've matched the color to the original about as nicely as I've ever seen.

 

[Justhandguns]

Thanks! I have enough hides right now to make a few more. Shoot me a message if you are interested in one.

Very tempting indeed, if I have not acquired a used ELC G-1, I would certainly want one from you....

 

[AdeeC]

I think goatskin, in that approximate color, might be my favorite overall leather. Absolutely ace jacket. Will you customize to add additional length if needed?

And I think you've matched the color to the original about as nicely as I've ever seen.

Steve makes great jackets. I have one. He was very happy to make adjustments as requested to my Grizzly. Every measurement was provided by me.

 

[Deacon211]

Awesome! Love the leather.


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[Stand By]

Looks absolutely authentic to me! Bravo!

 

[Steve S.]

I think goatskin, in that approximate color, might be my favorite overall leather. Absolutely ace jacket. Will you customize to add additional length if needed?

And I think you've matched the color to the original about as nicely as I've ever seen.

Yes, will change measurements to suit your needs/wants. I've always been a big fan of goat. Over decades, it seems to outlast the other types. Just look at how many original M-422a's there are that are still classified as "everday wearers" vs. the horsehide A-2's.

 

[Steve S.]

Very tempting indeed, if I have not acquired a used ELC G-1, I would certainly want one from you....

I'm currently making a W&G patterned M-422a for a member here & also have the patterns in the works & labels on order to do the H.L. Block M-422a.