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  1. Gamma68

    Military Woolly Pully sweater, black, v-neck, 40

    Brigade Quartermasters Woolly Pully sweater Tagged size 40 (please see measurements for best fit) Black, V-neck, made in England 100% pure new wool This example of the famous military sweater has no stains, holes, snags or other apparent flaws. Clean and ready to wear. Chest: 19" Sleeve: 32"...
  2. Gamma68

    1950s Windward belted steerhide jacket size 40

    FOR SALE 1950s Windward (by Montgomery Ward) belted steerhide jacket Tagged size 40 (See measurements below for best fit) Great vintage condition with no issues. The pocket bags are fully intact. The elastic cuffs are snug. Original Talon zipper works perfectly. The leather is supple with no...
  3. Gamma68

    1959 U.S. Navy wool peacoat, size 42

    Here's a vintage U.S. Navy peacoat, tagged size 42, in exceptionally nice condition. Smooth outer Kersey wool shell, deep midnight blue color Tan corduroy-lined pockets Double row of stitching above the cuff with single row of stitching at the cuff Foulard buttons, six-button front (showing)...
  4. Gamma68

    FS: Cal Leather 1960s horsehide 40L

    1960s Cal Leather horsehide jacket Beautiful heavyweight and supple black horsehide. The main zip is a Talon, sleeve zips are Serval. Fur lining on the inner cuffs. Heavyweight canvas pockets. Shoulder gussets at the back. The zips work great -- one tooth is slightly misaligned on the right...
  5. Gamma68

    Vintage Fidelity Indian Ranger-style steerhide jacket, size 42-44

    Steerhide Indian Ranger-style jacket. Likely made by Fidelity, as indicated by the snap epaulettes, snaps on the belt and chain loop hanger. In his book "Motorcycle Jackets: A Century of Leather Design," Rin Tanaka suggests there may have been a connection between Fidelity of Boston and Indian...
  7. Gamma68

    Need help identifying vintage jacket

    I found this all-purpose utilitarian sport jacket pictured below at a thrift store. Feels like steerhide. Black quilted lining in the body and sleeves. Knit wool cuffs and waistband. Two open hand warmer pockets, one zip chest pocket, no interior pocket. The leather is in very nice shape. No...
  8. Gamma68

    PSA: Sears catalogs online for vintage jacket ads

    From now until Jan 2, 2020, historic Sears catalogs from 1896-1993 are available online for FREE via Ancestry.com. The catalogs are searchable. This is a fabulous way to research when certain jacket models became available, what they cost, what materials were used, when the models changed, etc...
  9. Gamma68

    Rare, vintage 1950s Lawrence suede jacket -- MINT, 40/42

    Here's a rare find: a 1950s suede windbreaker by the Lawrence Company of Peabody, Mass. The company made high-quality jackets--I have two others in horsehide that are as well made as anything from that period. A very nice lightweight yet substantial option for a crisp fall day. This jacket is...
  10. Gamma68

    A previously unknown jacket line under Brooks?

    I came across this eBay auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60s-Steerhide-Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket-Womens-Large-Sandors-Detroit-USA/123872977071?hash=item1cd767a0af:g:l78AAOSwnWldRkZL Note the label: "Sandor's Leather Sportswear, Detroit." Same font and tagline as used in the vintage...
  11. Gamma68

    Advice on what to do with this Buco J-27?

    I took a gamble on a jacket not quite knowing what it was. But after receiving it, I think this is a Buco J-27. First, some fit pics: The leather is very soft and pliable, among the softest I've handled. But the jacket feels substantial. The softness leads me to think it's not horsehide...
  13. Gamma68

    Johnson Leathers naked cowhide M-200 size 40

    Made by Johnson Leathers of San Francisco for Worn Out West. This is JL's 3.5 oz naked cowhide M-200. Tagged size 40, please see measurements for best fit. Single chest pocket with zip closure. Open hand warmer pockets are leather lined. Zipped sleeves close snug for riding. All zips are YKK...
  14. Gamma68

    You can own Elvis Presley's motorcycle jacket

    Well, a piece of it anyway. Bidding starts at $200. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/71093779_piece-of-elvis-leather-motorcycle-riding-jacket
  15. Gamma68

    Vintage steerhide Canadian Police Jacket, size 38

    Looking to move this unique piece along quickly at a nice price. Circa 1970s Canadian police jacket. Made in Toronto by Outdoor Outfits Ltd. (they still exist today). Brown steerhide with one chest pocket (perfect for an iPhone) and accompanying pen slot. Elasticized sides. Wool-lined...
  16. Gamma68

    Vintage-style denim and suspenders

    Not sure where to post this, but sometimes conversations about jeans pop up in the outerwear forum. I bought some vintage-styled selvedge raw denim jeans (model A1-28) from the sadly defunct Circle A Brand out of Asheville, NC. This model has a cinch back and buttons to accommodate suspenders...
  17. Gamma68

    RARE 1950s RICH-SHER cross-zip, FQHH, size 40/42

    Vintage 1950s Rich-Sher Perfecto-style jacket Here is a rarely-seen cross-zip jacket from the Rich-Sher brand. @tmitchell59 and others have noted that Rich Sher jackets were known for using the highest-quality FQHH for their era. This jacket is no exception. And because the zips are mostly...
  19. Gamma68

    Suggestions for a mouton collar?

    I sent my vintage Lawrence Perfecto-style jacket to Johnson Leathers for some work. I’m thinking about having a new snap-on mouton collar made. Any suggestions on the mouton color? What would make for maximum coolness?
  20. Gamma68

    Avoid this eBay item

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Thick-Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket-Worn-out-West-Biker-Made-In-USA/362540588993?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 This listing is fraudulent, because the seller is using photos from another completed auction by a different seller. I know...
  21. Gamma68

    Please help ID this cafe racer

    I came across this unlabeled CR today at a vintage clothing store and I'm curious about what brand it might be. It has a distinct wind flap that rises above the top of the main zipper. YKK zips throughout. The front zip pull is on the left-hand side, which could indicate it's Canadian or...
  22. Gamma68

    Vintage 1950s-1960s Schott one-star Perfecto, 44

    Listed on eBay for $349 (plus shipping). https://www.ebay.com/itm/303050233711?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Wonderfully soft and supple leather with desirable patina and a subtle “tea core” effect that comes only after decades of wear. Very comfortable jacket with nice...
  23. Gamma68

    Vintage Lawrence FQHH Perfecto-style jacket

    This one arrived today. Firmly in the 1950s, very clean and the leather appears exceptional. It will most definitely benefit from conditioning, as it's super stiff. It has an interesting collar reminiscent of my Lawrence half-belt. The epaulette studs are a nice feature. What's...

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