Vintage N3B parka question

[Phantomfixer]

Scored this beauty at the local thrift store, along with 68 dated jungle boots. The question... When was it made? The tag was cut out by the stitches, no damage to the parka lining. It is made of nylon with the winged star on the shoulder. It has the 02 mask tab, something I have only seen on B-15s and MA1s. Very cool. It is mint condition. It has the wolf hair hood too. No wear at all. The hood strap is still in the stowed position, slid all the way up. I am guessing, only guessing very early 60's. Any experts on the N3B out there??

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[ButteMT61]

Nice. Nothing better than a good, cheap score! Off to the Rose Bowl swap meet. Hoping to get some myself...

 

[Danny L]

What kind of zipper does it have? If it has Crown zippers, then it could be a A, B or C model black label. In that condition, they fetch anywhere from $275 up to $400 on ebay. If it has Conmar zippers, it's most likely a D model. I had a D model in similar condition that I sold for $350 last year on ebay. Your jacket is a true gem as evident by the paint on the snaps and overall appearance. The early N-3Bs with the O2 tabs are highly sought after more so than the ones without.

As for what year? I'm not exactly sure since I don't have those nifty Japanese books that list the contract dates. My guess is either '58, '59 or 60.

Hope this helps and congrats on the nice pickup.

 

[Atticus Finch]

I am guessing, only guessing very early 60's. Any experts on the N3B out there??

Earlier. Most likely the late fifties. Splendid find. Congrats!

AF

 

[Phantomfixer]

Thanks for the help guys. It has a Crown Zipper. Earlier than I thought.

Thanks again
JZ