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  1. Gamma68

    Advice on what to do with this Buco J-27?

    Thanks for the input, guys. It fits well but is a little too rough for me. I’m going to return it unless someone here wants it. Size tag is gone but I’d call it a size 40.
  2. Gamma68

    Advice on what to do with this Buco J-27?

    You beat me to it, @tmitchell59. Well, with this positive identification, I'm not inclined to spend money on repairs. If it were a Buco, a different story.
  3. Gamma68

    Advice on what to do with this Buco J-27?

    Ah, Terry, you've got a great eye. The tag more closely resembles the Metropolitan label than Buco. It matches the diamond framing around the tag on mine. From an eBay listing: Compared to the one that arrived today:
  4. Gamma68

    Advice on what to do with this Buco J-27?

    The snaps are brass. Main zip is a brass Scovill. Sleeve and pocket zips are silver Talons. This jacket has some issues. Someone did a home-brewed sewing repair on the handwarmer pocket, which is now without a bag. Leather has worn off the collar edge. There is a small hole in the...
  5. Gamma68

    Advice on what to do with this Buco J-27?

    I took a gamble on a jacket not quite knowing what it was. But after receiving it, I think this is a Buco J-27. First, some fit pics: The leather is very soft and pliable, among the softest I've handled. But the jacket feels substantial. The softness leads me to think it's not horsehide...
  7. Gamma68

    Vintage Taubers cafe jacket - size 40-42

    Could you please provide a sleeve measurement following the sleeve curve from the shoulder seam?
  8. Gamma68

    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

  9. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Not inexpensive whatsoever but very cool: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264306494746
  10. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Off-white Buco CR. Has to be rare: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233243661563
  11. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Cool Appalachian A-2 at a nifty opening bid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Leather-A2-Jacket-same-as-NASCAR-100-Mile-Hour-Club-AJ-Foyt-Indianapolis-500/192938377104?hash=item2cec05ff90:g:uvIAAOSwxcZc9duB
  13. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Walter Dyer strikes again. Low starting bid or offer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-70s-Men-L-Walter-Dyer-Brown-Leather-Jacket-Leather-Buttons/323825684894?hash=item4b6583d19e:g:pZ8AAOSwuNFbgHj1
  14. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Steal of a price on this Schott suede jacket. Measurements indicate it's more a M than a S. I've got a very similar version of this jacket, but mine's x-tra special cuz it's got fringe. ;)...
  15. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    A nice Brooks gold label CR at a fair price, size L...
  16. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Another nice Lesco with a "make an offer" option: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Horsehide-Double-Rider-Perfecto-Style-Motorcycle-Jacket-38-Brown-Leather/283498406515?hash=item4201d26273:g:41EAAOSwxXJcib3t
  17. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Hercules horse for the smaller gent: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Mens-HERCULES-40s-50s-Distressed-Front-Quarter-HORSEHIDE-JACKET-M/143276689368?hash=item215bf4c7d8:g:cVEAAOSw5WZc8eIy
  19. Gamma68

    FS: Vanson Comet, Bates, Schott Black Horse & Denim Perfecto, + Mars

    That ‘roo jacket is really cool. But it’s also too big for me. :(
  20. Gamma68

    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    I would imagine Bates could make something like this for you.
  21. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    1930s/40s horsehide car coat with a wool lining that buttons at the upper chest. Haven't seen a coat like this before. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-30s-1940s-Horsehide-Leather-coat-Jacket-belt-wool-lining-w-Waikikian-match/273871216410?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
  22. Gamma68

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Incoming...
  23. Gamma68

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Absolutely love it when someone scores a deal at a garage sale or thrift store!

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