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2 Vintage Californians-1950s-Chrome Tanned Steerhide

tmitchell59

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I will be putting up full details tonight/tomorrow. The well worn is marked a size 42, the near mint is marked a size 40 but wears/fits like a 44/46

One is well broken in the other needs to be broken in.

Size 42

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Marked size 40-wears fits like a 44/46


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tmitchell59

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Size 42 marked California Sportswear Company California Chrome tanned Steerhide half-belt.

California Sportswear Co. leather jackets are as good as it gets in Vintage leather. They produced jackets for Sears and Wards and sold their jackets throughout the country with their famous label.

This jacket comes from the 1950s and unique with the California Chrome Tanned label. The video is a look at 4 Chrome tanned jackets.


Here is an album with tons of pictures.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/h68pZ7Z2ZL5y9q5t9

Fit Video:


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Price: $375 shipped in CONUS
 

tmitchell59

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The Talon zipper pull is missing from the slider. The zipper goes up and down and is well sewn on the male (Pin) side. There are two places in need of stitching which are pictured at the bottom of the google photo album.

This jacket has always gotten interest when I have posted it. The character of the leather is amazing. The pictures tell the story.

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tmitchell59

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There you go.

Keep in mind; the mint one will turn just like the worn one. You can see it in a few places it is graining. It will be like wearing a new jacket.

The worn one is smaller and so classic. The king of patina
 

tmitchell59

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Got the dough on the 42 It is SOLD

Thanks to the buyer. He may have come from my youtube channel. If he did, then stay around in the outerwear section talk leather jackets.

I'm finding buyers who know what is what and when to buy.
When they Fly I can buy!
The Circle continues.

More to come
 

Marc mndt

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Damn it. If he 42” falls through I’ll take it.
With the 23' back length? I think you once commented on a jacket with similar back length: "That thing would barely get below my nipple's" lol

Dang it's a shame I missed this. I would have loved to own the 42.
 
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Schambach

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Man, I need to check the classifieds more often. If for some reason the 40 doesn’t work out for the buyer, please let me know!
 
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tmitchell59

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Man, I need to check the classifieds more often. If for some reason the 40 work out for the buyer, please let me know!

My jackets seem to go pretty fast. I have more coming up, but never quite sure what style or size. I've given warning before that jackets were coming up for sale. I do want everyone to have a shot at them.

Whoever bought that size 40, shoot me a message. o_O

I forwarded your message to the buyer. He certainly wants to try it on first.
 

Schambach

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My jackets seem to go pretty fast. I have more coming up, but never quite sure what style or size. I've given warning before that jackets were coming up for sale. I do want everyone to have a shot at them.



I forwarded your message to the buyer. He certainly wants to try it on first.


You’ve got an experienced eye and your prices are very fair from what I’ve seen. I’m not surprised your listings go quickly. Plus you’re around my size, 44ish depending on maker, which seems to be popular.
 

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