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  1. Gaz

    WW2 ERA SURPLUS PEACOAT 40R/42R

    That's awesome information. Do the label's differ much from year to year during the war?
  2. Gaz

    Buzz Rickson Peacoat 40R

    For sale is a Buzz Rickson Peacoat in 40R. Purchased to wear in the Chicago winters, worn probably 3x, and ended up getting relocated to New Orleans. Not much use here in the bayou. Like new condition, has been closet kept on cedar hangers in a smoke free. home. These are modelled after the pre...
  3. Gaz

    WW2 ERA SURPLUS PEACOAT 40R/42R

    Sir, I actually came across your guide a while back and found it fascinating. Thanks so much for writing that. Also thank you for the information regarding the more specific date range of issuance, and how long they used kersey wool for. Do you have a date range for when the navy went down...
  4. Gaz

    WW2 ERA SURPLUS PEACOAT 40R/42R

    WW2 Era peacoat with 8 buttons. This style was issued from the end of WW1 through WW2 and shortly after. Made from a heavy 32oz kersey, in a deep navy color (looks black unless you're in bright light/direct sun). This was changed to a 80/20 melton after the war. Features a single vent back...
  5. Gaz

    FS: Eastman A-2 Roughwear Contract No. 42-1401P Size 38

    Bump.
  7. Gaz

    FS: Eastman A-2 Roughwear Contract No. 42-1401P Size 38

    Bump.
  8. Gaz

    FS: Eastman ELC HLB A-2 Fight Jacket Size 40

    Jacket is still available.
  9. Gaz

    FS: Eastman ELC HLB A-2 Fight Jacket Size 40

    Hey Brett. Unfortunately I have no good way of providing fit pics that aren't mirror selfies and that doesn't quite do the jacket justice.
  10. Gaz

    FS: Eastman ELC HLB A-2 Fight Jacket Size 40

    You are correct, my apologies. Asking price is $900 and will ship anywhere CONUS for $20.
  11. Gaz

    FS: Eastman ELC HLB A-2 Fight Jacket Size 40

    Fom the ELC web site: THE rarest of all the A-2 contracts: H.L.B. Corp, contract 9709 37-3891P. Contracted in March 1937 with the smallest of production runs numbering 375. Only a couple are known to have survived to present day. It has a number of unique features, not least the M-31 Kwik zip -...
  13. Gaz

    FS: Eastman A-2 Roughwear Contract No. 42-1401P Size 38

    Eastman A-2 Roughwear contract Horsehide in a size 38. The coat has a beautiful color and texture but is missing a cuff. It has a couple of nicks, a light scratch,a small white speck on the inside liner and moth holes on the cuff and waistband. The zipper and buttons are all functional and no...
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