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  1. lucky23

    Vintage jacket - ideas on age?

    Wow! I have that exact coat! My label says its made by Field And Stream Clothing.
  2. lucky23

    Bought a vintage police leather jacket...

    The collar is the worst of it for sure. Im not really bothered by it too much, I kinda like it looking battered and well used, I just want it a bit softer, ya know? Ive given it one good rub with the Langlitz stuff, should I give her one more?
  3. lucky23

    Bought a vintage police leather jacket...

    Hmmm, Ill try Pecards, thanks. Does it penetrate well? The jacket is pretty stiff, so much so I thought it was thick horsehide at first, but I believe the label faintly says "Selected Steerhide"? Im just wary as to how much conditioner to use. Ive read wildy varying reports on amount...
  4. lucky23

    Bought a vintage police leather jacket...

    I impulsively bought a 50s (I think) police leather jacket on eBay one night after 1 (or 2) scotches(: I made a ridiculously low offer and he accepted (it was under a hundred bucks). I received the jacket and its pretty old, stiff/dry, and beat up, but still wearable and fits me perfect. It...
  5. lucky23

    Portland folks! Great jacket alert

    Just saw this great horsehide jacket at Workshop Vintage on N. Williams I think he wants $90! It fits a tad snug on me and I wear a large. It says 40s, but I think it's a 50s...
  7. lucky23

    New member! Help ID this leather Cossack style jacket?

    I don't remember the exact name, but it's on the corner of N. Williams Ave and Shaver. They have some leather jackets in there for cheap. I love the jacket I got there. At first I thought the price was a mistake...I've seen vintage leather in other local shops for three times the price in...
  8. lucky23

    New member! Help ID this leather Cossack style jacket?

    I'm wondering if it's horsehide...anyway to tell for sure? Seems like horsehide was very popular in the 40s/50s.
  9. lucky23

    New member! Help ID this leather Cossack style jacket?

    Thanks for the replies! I don't know if the leather cuffs were shortened, but the knit cuffs almost look like they were added on ad hoc/home made? If the arms were shortened, then the person they designed it for had really long arms and an extremely short torso! Right now, wearing jeans it just...
  10. lucky23

    New member! Help ID this leather Cossack style jacket?

    Hey guys! I've lurked for years and decided to post and get your opinions. I stopped into this newly opened vintage store today and found this beautiful leather? Horsehide? Jacket that fit me perfectly for $90. It's in great shape and quite heavy weight. It looks like a 30s/40s waist length...
  11. lucky23

    Goatskin jacket suggestions/recommendations please

    I agree. I have a goatskin Columbia w/ fur collar from 1987 and its amazing.
  13. lucky23

    Jacket Fit Opinion - Schott 689 HH Jacket

    Fits great. I love the styling of that model. I was thinking of buying the same jacket, but bought an old Schott police leather jacket on eBay and it actually fit me...
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