Been there, done that. I'll bet most of us here have!
The USN Pea Coat is just a great design. It's stylish yet timeless, trim yet has plenty of room. Great pockets for your hands (esp. the corduroy-lined versions), pockets on the interior (pretty rare for military coats), great collar to pop...
I would think a 38 Long would work well. I'm 5'9 with a 40-inch chest. I have two 1966 models, a size 40R and a size 38R. The 38R fits me much better. BTW - the 40 has 25.5" sleeves and the 38 has 26.25" sleeves. I'd have to imagine a Long would give you enough sleeve length.
My only concern...
Just trying to convince you to keep what you have:
I gave thought to buying a Pea Coat through HPA as well. I had been considering it before the Greyhound version even became available. I just couldn't convince myself that a reproduction (which BR goes out of their way to copy) could be...
I just received a 1966 version yesterday off eBay. Pretty much mint condition. Not only does it appear to have very little wear, it must’ve been stored nicely too as I can’t find a single moth nip. $114.99
BTW - all pockets should be lined in corduroy; it feels so good.
Not sure of the OP's height/weight/chest, but with a shearling lining (which looks pretty thick), I would sorta expect the Pit to Pit to be a little wider.
Nice jacket, but the sleeves are too long for me. I also had a 30's HB with the 2-piece slim sleeves. I seem to recall someone (maybe even Aero) saying that this type of sleeve was never an option, but it clearly was at one time.
I have a Badalassi jacket and have had several Shinki jackets. I wouldn't put one over the other, but the Badalassi is second to none. This jacket looks spectacular and people would be wetting themselves if this were an RMC, Freewheelers, or Rainbow Country. Look at those freakin sleeves!
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