Help Identifying JA Dunbow A-2

[bingo76]

Hey all,

I wondered if anyone could help identifying this A-2 I picked up recently. I don't think its an original but maybe someone could help with identifying the maker. Its real nice quality made jacket.

Thanks in advance

 

[HPA Rep]

It's an older Lost Worlds A-2. The incorrect label missing the integral size number is a solid giveaway, as is the incorrect zipper with poly tape and solid stoppers, the knit parts, and the leather. Many clues for those familiar with these ...

 

[kowalski]

very nice jacket imho. At first I thought it was the original ww2

 

[HPA Rep]

very nice jacket imho. At first I thought it was the original ww2

Yes, visually, the leather does indeed look very, very nice. This is clearly made from a leather batch dating to about 1993. I recall seeing a particular example outfitted with a NOS Talon zipper from about '92-'93 and it was very impressive with respect to the leather, except that the hide was just too thick vis-a-vis an original A-2 and it would take supreme effort to ever show signs of wear.

 

[bingo76]

thanks for the reply guys, much appreciated