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No longer needed - I managed to track one down.

Resurrecting a very old thread, but single-/bloody-minded persistence has paid off and a beautiful example of this jacket in the largest size has turned up. The brown tweed Akinson's jacket is my favourite pattern and weight, but the size 3 (equivalent to a 40"-42") has always been very snug...

I have an older Brakeman (44) in Sleeper Brown that I might be tempted to sell.

It was filmed at Norney Grange (designed 1897-8 by CFA Voysey for Reverend Grane). We used to rent one of the gate lodges for a couple of years.

That looks great, far better than the Menlo. Deerskin is practically my favourite hide now.

Bartender Edit: Feelings run high on this issue, but, folks, please remember that the Lounge operates a strict "no politics" rule, which will be evenly maintained on this issue as well. This thread has been permitted to go ahead on the basis that it sticks to providing information as it comes...

I wear my Old Town wardrobe that I'd normally use for work (cotton twill overhead shirts and twill, corduroy, or moleskin trousers; jumpers or sleeveless tank tops). Practical and comfortable.

That’s true. It’s certainly a softer, more compliant hide.

I’d suggest that you take it out of the classifieds, keep it and have the comparatively cheap remedial fix to shorten the sleeves. I have slightly shorter arms and I have to do this often with Japanese jackets (the makers e.g. FW and RM equate a larger size 42/44 with tall/long armed when...

Ah, thank you, I missed the date of the OP.

Hi Paddy Could you confirm the dimensions of the pit to pit, back length, and sleeves please? Thank you, lovely jacket.

Very nice example of the A-1.

Here is my Freewheelers Brakeman in Sleeper Brown Shinki horsehide. Fading well, I think.

This is the Freewheelers Jet Black Shinki deerskin, which is one of the best hides that I have owned. Great depth of colour and a subtle fade with wear.

Send me a PM Paul, I have one that might fit the bill.