Mid Western Sport Togs in Belin Wisconsin was/is a prolific maker of Deerskin jackets going back to 1869. Three of these jackets are fairly unique and date from the 1960s. The Fringe jacket is the oldest, c.1950s it is also the most traditional in style. All of the jackets with measurements are here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/bQ2Nh7qq1q5xjEUM9 These jackets will move on, so watch this thread as prices may change without notice. Cafe Racer with low adjustment, very cool slanted pockets. Some wear, see photos. Maybe the one I end up with? Price: $125 Shipped Very unusual Half-belt Cafe Racer Collar. Never seen another like this by Mid Western. Excellent condition through out. Does not appear to have been worn much. A few scratches are pictured in the album. Fine fitting and very comfortable. Great opportunity to get a unique Deerskin jacket. Price for half-belt: $220 Shipped. This Rough out jacket is not too common from Mid Western. It is very clean, minimal wear is shown in the pictures. Again, a unique jacket for not a lot of money. Price for Rough out: $125 Shipped This is the oldest of the 4. I believe this simple label is from the 1950s. The Oldest and near mint condition. Yes, that is the true color. Minimal fringe for the Western look. Price for Fringe Jacket: $150 shipped Low adjustment at 3:46 Half-belt at 8:00 Rough Out 14:00
My friend has one for sale here with the traditional collar in a larger size. Check it out. I like it. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/mid-western-sport-togs-deerskin-44.103560/ John is asking $175 so shall I. Mid West tab collar half-belt size 42 is now $175 shipped in CONUS.
Looks like the same style and label of the jacket I sold a couple of weeks ago here on the FDL...except mine was in off-white. The Deerskin is very thick and supple on these! (Link to the original ad below. Mine is Sold.) https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...alf-belt-jacket-deerskin.103005/#post-2767004
Can I just say that if I lived on the same continent as @tmitchell59 I'd be seriously broke. He gets some great stuff. I occasionally get a glimpse of a nice Gibson acoustic in the background as a bonus too.
Thanks for the nice comments! I hope I can continue to make interesting Leather jackets available. Each jacket I buy is a gamble, a risk. I try to buy/sell jackets that are somewhat unique. A little of me is in each jacket I offer. I would not buy them if I didn't like them. Hundreds of guitars have come through my hands in the last 45 years. I dug, scraped, borrowed, to own the guitars. I'm left with a nice Collection. This is where I am heading with Leather Jackets. I will make an effort to include the Guitars in some videos and pictures. Leather Jackets and Guitars just seem to go together. Thanks, Terry