F/S Real McCoys Roughwear B3 size 42

[John Lever]

For sale
Mint condition Real McCoys New Zealand Roughwear B3 size 42, South African merino sheepskin from Fenland tannery, russet Shinki horsehide trim. New NOS Talon from MASH Japan fitted by super sewer Greg Field ( one of the best sewers on the planet, John Chapman)
No loss of fleece any where no denim stains or odours. Carefully hand cleaned and conditioned. Subtle decal on arm.
This is a super heavy B3 of unparalleled quality never to be repeated as McCoys and Fenland have sadly closed.
Measurements
Pit to pit 23 inches 58 centimetres
Back length 26 67
Shoulder to shoulder 20 51
Arm length 26 67

Asking price 850 gbp
Buyer pays all costs. Postage by courier full value insurance, payment by bank transfer.

Thank you

 

[Lebowski]

It deserves a trip to UK for local pickup, seriously - there's an exceptional B-3 over here now!

 

[Monitor]

This may be the very same model of RMC's B-3 that I've recently had a privilege to see in person, earlier this year, and I can testify to the fact that it is the most impressive piece of outerwear that I have EVER handled IRL. I don't suppose it's possible to buy a better B-3 or perhaps one that equals this jacket, regardless of how much money you can spare.

 

[Lebowski]

This may be the very same model of RMC's B-3 that I've recently had a privilege to see in person, earlier this year, and I can testify to the fact that it is the most impressive piece of outerwear that I have EVER handled IRL. I don't suppose it's possible to buy a better B-3 or perhaps one that equals this jacket, regardless of how much money you can spare.

Well, it's your size now isn't it? And you also live in the UK. Don't hesitate, it's really quite unique jacket and John asks for a very reasonable price.

 

[Monitor]

Well, it's your size now isn't it? And you also live in the UK. Don't hesitate, it's really quite unique jacket and John asks for a very reasonable price.

I'm not in the UK but in Europe so close by. I have to check with the customs if they've reinstated taxes on purchases from UK but I'm definitely thinking about it - provided it survives this long.

 

[warrior-poet]

Sadly, too large for me, but that's a real thing of beauty--crème de la crème!

 

[John Lever]

You have first dibs

 

[John Lever]

Payment by Bank Transfer only. No Papal.

Thanks

 

[John Lever]

I will accept payment by PayPal family and friends but not regular payment by them.
During Covide restrictions I realise getting to the bank is not easy.

 

[John Lever]

850 gbp including postage in UK and Europe

 

[John Lever]

Sold

 

[Robbie79]

Thanks for the very friendly discussion we had this Morning, John!

 

[John Lever]

Thanks for the very friendly discussion we had this Morning, John!

It always a pleasure to talk to fellow jacket heads.

 

[Carlos840]

Thanks for the very friendly discussion we had this Morning, John!

So are you the new owner?

 

[Robbie79]

So are you the new owner?

Yes....actually it was a difficult decison both from sizing and jacket thickness point of view but on the other hand I had been searching for a RMC B-3 for years...I've never seen one in reality or tried one on. I know it's a gamble since the jacket is quite expensive. If I hadn't so many leather jackets, I would have considered your advice (LW B-2 with Alpaca lining...btw. I do have an Aero LHB with Alpaca lining which is too thin when it's getting too cold).

 

[Whitters]

Congratulations mate, I really wanted to purchase it, but I was worried about the shoulder width.
Gree with envy, but happy for you

 

[Robbie79]

Congratulations mate, I really wanted to purchase it, but I was worried about the shoulder width.
Gree with envy, but happy for you

Thanks! Yes shoulder width was also my concern due to lack of experience with shearling jackets...let's wait and see and keep thinking positive

 

[John Lever]

Sometimes you have to take a risk to win something special.
I do it all the time buying from Japan.

 

[trialsallday]

Wanted it too, couldn’t get the stars to align
Congrats to buyer and seller

 

[Robbie79]

I'm glad that I bought it, because I also followed this Buyee/Yahoo auction and price 2 days before auction end is already at around 1200€...I suppose this is the newer version which was manufactured in Japan. But I'm not sure as description says:
THE REAL McCOY'S Former Real McCoy's B-3 Perry's PERRY SPORTS Real Name Reprint Flight Jacket 42R War Model
https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/q403507952?conversionType=search_suggest#group=nogroup&photo=0