I am returning one to Bill Kelso. It’s the one featured on his website. That will put the jacket back in the EU and if he doesn’t already have plans for it, you may contact him about buying this one
I’m an historian, a collector and a reenactor.
I often buy original vintage stuff with the mind of wearing it, but then the collector in me says “But this is NOS original, I can’t wear this” so it becomes and unintended collection.
Case in point.
I bought an unissued pear of original Vietnam...
Both leathers are very hard wearing. Not much patina at all.
I distressed the goat skin to look more worn because it just was not aging at all even though I wear it a lot. The goat skin is also very very squeaky.
I think the Buffalo makes for a nicer jacket in my opinion. I put obenaufs on it...
I’m looking for a Mitchell pattern M65 jacket. I know Real McCoy made one a few years ago.
Does anyone know where I can track one down that fits a 40-42
You can find repro sliders just like this on eBay. And if it is a standard No. 5 zipper I have had luck buying original sliders off of eBay and putting them on reproduction zip chains. I did that with a hookless on my Bill Kelso duke.
I used some real fine nosed pliars and an ice pick to remove...
Howdy all,
I’m pondering buying a Grizzly jacket.
I wanted to ask if you all have experience with them?
How warm are they? Are we talking deep winter B-3 level warm or A-2 with a sweater underneath warm?
Are they easy to wear, or cumbersome and get in the way?
Do you get a lot of use out of...
A friend of mine owns these original 1930s Leathertogs riding pants. To my mind they are the most elaborate and high quality riding leathers I’ve ever seen and probably the finest example by that brand I know of. They were made for “John Beltrama of Easton PA” which is under an hour from where I...
Im looking for a green border label Woolrich 545 style hunting jacket in about a size 40 to 42. I also have a friend who would like on in a 44 if available. We are are looking specifically for the older maroon colored versions. Thanks all
I am a Wesco dealer. Feel free to send me a message. Id be happy to help the best I can. I can also get boots for folks about $50 under the price of buying from the factory
Woolrich: 545
Red & black shadow plaid
Zipper front
Short mackinaw/cruiser
6 pockets total
2 lower hand warmer pockets
2 upper cargo pockets
Rear game outs with 2 entities
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