For sals; Bill Kelso Waldo Pepper 36"

[Mark]

I am selling my beautiful WP in Liberty russet horse hide. Purchased this jacket March this year and have worn it a hand full of times (warm dry days only). It is in new condition, well looked after, hung from a wide hanger in smoke/pet free environment.
Ii is a real wrench selling this jacket but I have had to acknowledge it is too small for me. It is great with just a t.shirt on, quite comfortable but obviously quite limiting as to how often I can wear it. So sadly I am moving it on but would like it to go to a member here rather than the Bay. It would ideally suit a 34" or a small 36". It is tagged as a 36" but BK's jacket tend to run trim and this jacket is based on a military fitting style. I am a 36/38" so just a tad tight for me.
Some details; Mid weight Liberty russet horse hide, tan liner, honey buttons, golden brown knits and dull olive thread.
Here are some measurements; pit to pit 20", Across back of shoulders; 17", Back length; 24", Arm; 23.5"
Please note all measurements taken with buttons done-up, from seam to seam and/or to end of knits.
Please do ask if you have any questions. I payed £740 for this jacket I would like £300. Very reasonable I think for a beautiful jacket.

 

[A-1]

300, you are crazy!!!

 

[jonbuilder]

Insane price but 3 sizes too small

 

[handymike]

Oh man, I love your jacket...and it Almost fits.....
Good Luck Mark!

 

[Mark]

Thanks guys, I thought £300. seemed reasonable, I mean it's painful for me but used jackets never seem to fetch much. What would you have put it on for? Of course I will not be altering the price regardless.

 

[Rabbit]

Wow. Does the back length include or exclude the collar?

 

[Mark]

Wow. Does the back length include or exclude the collar?

Hi, back length is taken from bottom collar seam to end of knits. It may seem a little long but the knitted bit does tend to pull the jacket up a little. I am assuming you think it a little long? I am 5.6 and it falls just (only just) below my belt line.

 

[Rabbit]

Yes, it seems a tad long. My A-2s are shorter, and I'm 5'8", and I wear 1930s-40s high-waisted vintage trousers every day. If the waist is snug, the knit pulls up the back, I know. What's the width of the body at the waist, just above the knit (where the leather ends)? It looks like a fairly straight cut.

 

[Mark]

Hi Rabbit,
I am at work and the jacket is at home. I am happy to let you know when I return home tomorrow pm. The body is slim fitting and kind of straight right through as in an A2 I guess. Hope that helps.

 

[Rabbit]

Thanks, in the meantime I'll do a little comparing and checking of my two A-2s.

 

[Mark]

OK.

 

[A-1]

Honestly, this jacket is like new. I'd sell and buy it, if it fit me, for 500 at least. I mean it's a flawless, almost new jacket and there is no waiting time involved.

 

[mr_lits]

I would cut someone for that jacket if it was in my size!!!!!

 

[Mark]

I would cut someone for that jacket if it was in my size!!!!!

haha maybe a step too far that. Maybe you and A1 are right. Anyhow I doubt/do not expect any takers here so will have to go to the Bay, which I hate to do.
Thanks Guys

 

[bretron]

Mark, best of luck, sir. It's a very nice jacket and incredibly solid deal

 

[Pdxgeo]

OMG, I just bought a Lost Worlds A2 which I do love but DANG! This is a beautiful jacket and it is my size!! Aaaaaaaagh! Stunning

 

[Mark]

Thanks guys. I will go to Ebay Sunday if no takers. If everything works out to I plan I intend getting a Beck 333 from Diamond Dave, looks like an awesome jacket.

 

[nick123]

This is a Fedora Lounge tragedy.

 

[Mark]

This is a Fedora Lounge tragedy.

Please don't i'm welling up again.

 

[tropicalbob]

It would be a great present for a lady friend with some style. What a beautiful jacket: too small for me, can't think of any of my more compact friends who would go for it, but a (deserving) female for a Christmas present?