Friend, Maybe try here:https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/lost-worlds-horsehide-jacket.104163/#post-2809918
Arm pit seam to seam 22"
Waist through belt loops side seam to side seam 20"
Sleeve from shoulder seam to cuff 26 1/2 "
Back length from base of collar to bottom of jacket 23 1/2"...
Hi, I am not an expert on this period. But many indications such as construction methods and jacket trends leads me to believe that is a nice mid 50s naked skin steer hide A-2 type jacket. The zipper is consistent with the mid 50s crowns, which appears to be original to the jacket. Lastly...
I have this jacket in the same size 42. I am old school and wear my pants the way I wore them in the 80s. Likewise, I rock the jacket, wearing 501 jeans. I also have other sears made by other makers. This jacket were a tool for motorcyclist. I must point out, this particular Hercules style...
About a year ago, I communicated with the lady who is selling the jacket. I did notice the zipper and the way it was installed. My plan was to remove the zipper, install a period correct talon. However, the lady would not allow me to see the jacket in the flesh (She nearby). I did like the...
Nice jacket. I own a LW Trojan with all the bell and whistles that is one of my very favorites. Having seen your previous fantastic jackets, your review of star-glove is quite a statement. Stu does put an excellent spin on his jackets and easily become a very coveted tool to use when riding or...
I see what you're getting. I can pass the orientation of the orientation of the zipper in contrast to the rig pocket and main zippers. The second dated 8/24 d pocket is an improvement over the first version. Personally, what I do when I want to duplicate an original, I trace the part. Then I...
I was thinking of having one made with all my NOS hardware minus the buckle. Still looking for the correct buckle. Does anyone have a source of the original maker? Snaps, spots and zippers are all been source from original makers. If you have a buckle with the belt end metal cap, let me know.
It is sad that RMC got it wrong with the zippers. The 40s to early mid 50s HD actually used nickle plated Conmars. The Pulls and sliders of those originals were very small if you would compare to later production military conmars which are a beast of a zipper. Those Mil specs conmars are much...
Just my personal views about modern vs NOS and used vintage zippers. The old zippers are strong enough for most jacket. They were made with different materials. Sadly, some new production zippers are not suited for use with some leather jackets. I own several LW midweight horsehide jackets...
Friend, There has much debate about HD original makers and periods of production. Two jackets I own can be seen at the forum. I got directly from jmax and another from a member who I think also got it from him as well. I also have other images of my mid 50s cycle king and cycle champ next to...
There is a fine member who has posted here his Momoa collaboration cycle champ. I believe he is a size 38? The HD museum and the RMC do look very similar. I am a big fan of all the RMC HD repros. I believe they are top of the line. Having said that, I have never seen any original vintage HD...
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