mvilla
Practically Family
- Messages
- 511
- Location
- Nottingham, UK
I have a Conmar that looks somewhat similar... I don't think this one is period correct, though...
collar is hanging off.Vintage 40-s B-3 in good condition on ebay, currently at $250 with 17 bids.
View attachment 534968
EDIT: Consensus on VLJ seems to be that this jacket is experiencing dry rot.
Will fit everywhere except bottom hem. I am not as v-shaped as I used to be. But thanks!
Even with it completely un-cinched? This is such a good deal on a pristine cal!Will fit everywhere except bottom hem. I am not as v-shaped as I used to be. But thanks!
Very cool Monarch! nice zip pocket, great lining, interesting buttons. Monarch quality. Not sure what medium size is. A unique one.
Nice zipper, looks like an early 50s, like the Talon. Military application. The Conmar on the identified Windward is an early 50s example with the name down the middle of stop. Imitating a Talon of the same era.I have a Conmar that looks somewhat similar... I don't think this one is period correct, though...
View attachment 534907
Personally, I would take Conmar over Talon in most cases. Talons are very nice and easier to find because they had a huge distribution network and a much bigger production. For the 50's and 60's period jackets, conmar made a much better product than Talon. Crown,conmar, and others took a killer bite at Talon's stronghold of the zipper supplied to the military. If I can find a conmar NOS male, I would only change that side of the zipper. In terms of quality, conmar has it all over talon in the #5 segment. Lastly, most iconic jackets had nice bell shape talons that STILL going strong.Nice zipper, looks like an early 50s, like the Talon. Military application. The Conmar on the identified Windward is an early 50s example with the name down the middle of stop. Imitating a Talon of the same era.
They used these on the early Durables and they typically are broken on the pin side. Durable went to the big Talon. I would guess they knew the shortcomings of the Conmar.
Replacing with a period Talon would be the way to keep it original. I would not install another Conmar.
Nice ID by @Marc mndt with his Windward. This is a quality Jacket well worth a zipper. There isn't much difference in the quality of these MC jackets in this time frame. Pretty much they were all well made with the best leather available. The names don't make much difference.
Yes interesting. You don't see a zip chest pocket on A-2 type jackets. Assuming this is original its a unique jacket.Very cool Monarch! nice zip pocket, great lining, interesting buttons. Monarch quality. Not sure what medium size is. A unique one.
Someone got a deal on this one! Was it anyone here?