Recent content by Saint Johnny

Yes. After acquiring 3 fairly recently, in quick succession. I think I may need one or two more.:cool:

Well, I picked up 2 more "new" for me, vintage coats this week! One WWII vintage 8 button, size 36 and an early 1950s size 38. I can now see how the hunt for the perfect coat can become a problem,...for some. (guiltily, looks around room. LOL) I will report back my impressions, soon.

Thanks for the tips, Spoon. Yes, I see how plentiful vintage Kersey coats in the common sizes of 36, 38, 40 are, if one knows what to look for. To the point that I already have a couple of replacements in those sizes on the way, for not very much money. We'll see about their fit, and condition...

Peacoat, I got your PM.

Ha, I just decided to re-measure it yet again, just to be absolutely sure. And to see if 17.5" p2p was indeed correct, and it was correct. But I also noticed something that I hadn't noticed initially. While there is NO cross out of the "36" next to the stamped "36", In very, very faint and/or...

I see that now! :facepalm: It's too bad it's so far off it's labelled size, as it really is just about perfect, mint condition. All buttons still have the original Z thread pattern, and the anchors on the right side are all canted slightly right. While the anchors on the left are all canted...

More size "36" data points. It seems lightening has struck twice in almost the same exact circumstances as those quoted above. After contemplating a vintage USN issued Kersey peacoat purchase for the past year, which lead me here btw, and after reading and then re-reading this and Peacoat's...