FS: Good Wear Leather Jacket - Californian - Horsehide - size 46 - the first one!

[Infinitum]

Up for sale is my beloved Goodwear Leather California, made of genuine horsehide. This was the original jacket that John Chapman made, and now I would dare say it's one of his most popular jackets. This one, though, is a piece of Goodwear Leather history!

Mine was worn a few times per week for about a year, and shows a bit of wear at the elbows, bottom of the jacket, and a bit around the zipper. All standard wear.

There are no holes, tears or anything else that would not make this jacket a 9/10. Non-smoking home, so there are no smells or strange odors on it, either. It's absolutely awesome. The graining is completely out of this world.

Size marked is 46. Please see measurements after the photos.

Wear at elbows, not quite as pronounced in "real life":

Measurements:

Chest: 46"
Shoulder: 19.125"
Sleeves: 25"
Length (back): 23"
Length (front): 26"

I am looking for $875 for this one, PayPal included (I only take PayPal, non-personal payments). Shipping depends on location. Just a reminder that these now go for about $1150 or so... with a 6+ month wait.

Thanks for looking!

 

[randooch]

That's my dream jacket. I'd snap it up if the IRS would call and tell me to skip a year.

Waiting by the phone.

 

[Infinitum]

Offers welcome!

 

[Infinitum]

Now $840. Offers welcome.

 

[CodeRed]

How is it cut? Measurements make it seem closer to a 42...

 

[Infinitum]

It is cut slim. I would say more of a 44 than a 46.

 

[a1a]

Good Wear California

How do you send a PM or email in this forum? I'm new here obviously but don't see a link. Thanks

 

[Rycraft]

You must have at least 15 posts to send PMs.

 

[a1a]

Thanks, 13 more to go!

 

[Infinitum]

Large price drop to $775.

 

[AtlantaSpike]

Out of curiosity, does the chest really measure 46" with a tape? Usually the chest on a size 46 is going to be closer to 48-50. I am searching quite hard for a heavy horsehide jacket in this style, but in a "typical" sized US46/48 ( http://www.suitupp.com/pages/suit_sizing ) . Perhaps this is just an athletic cut.

Thanks!

//never mind - I missed your remarks about it fitting like a 44 upthread. Shame.