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Steve S. - the new An-J-3

Steve S.

Steve S.

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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

thor

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

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

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Bunyip said:
Another beauty Steve. That goat looks really nice. Are you going to put the fur collar on? That stitching looks great too.
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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....
 
nick123

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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.
 
AdeeC

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nick123 said:
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.
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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.
 
Steve S.

Steve S.

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nick123 said:
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.
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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.
 
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