Used "vintage" Peacoat.

[Jeff M]

Looking for a vintage US navy peacoat.
Trying eBay, on line shops.
Often find myself having to sift thru many, many modern peacoats.
Suggestions for best search parameters? Any other leads?
Don't live anywhere near an Army/Navy surplus store.

(Seems like I'm a bit of a difficult fit. Size 44R)

 

[Peacoat]

44 can be a bit difficult to find, but from the PM you sent me, you are on the right track. Check out the sizing post I made recently--maybe 4 or 5 days ago--to give you and idea of what to look for.

 

[Jeff M]

44 can be a bit difficult to find, but from the PM you sent me, you are on the right track. Check out the sizing post I made recently--maybe 4 or 5 days ago--to give you and idea of what to look for.

Thanks.
Found your "sizing" post. Good stuff.

 

[CC-1]

44 Pea Coat

Check this out- it might still be available?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41831649

 

[Jeff M]

Check this out- it might still be available?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41831649

Thanks. Contacted the seller.

 

[HosManHatter]

You just can`t beat a genuine USN peacoat for durability,warmth and (of course) that classic look. Rare as hen`s teeth to find surplus peacoats that will fit us larger folk it seems.

Have you ever come across a surplus USAF greatcoat? These were basically just a knee-length peacoat with a few variations. In the 1980`s I inherited one from a relative and loved that darn coat! I`ve never seen another one since then(neither for sale nor worn by someone).

Just an FYI.
HMH

 

[HosManHatter]

Found it! vintage 1949 Air Force Blue Dress Pea Coat . USAF Wool Overcoat


This is the coat only I seem to recall mine had military type buttons.Hmmm...

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.99573973.jpg

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.99573904.jpg

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.99574166.jpg

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.99574046.jpg

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.99574221.jpg

Description:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33645283

HMH

 

[Jeff M]

Found it! vintage 1949 Air Force Blue Dress Pea Coat . USAF Wool Overcoat


This is the coat only I seem to recall mine had military type buttons.Hmmm...

.....

HMH

Great looking coat.
Too bad there aren't more around.

 

[Jeff M]

Check this out- it might still be available?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41831649

Thanks again for the link.
Purchased the coat...very very happy with it.
Hard to believe it is over 55 years old!

Looking for a WWII era pea coat now.

 

[cptjeff]

If you're having trouble finding one in your size, check out sterlingwear. They made the vintage ones, and you can order new ones that are essentially the same thing.

http://www.sterlingwear.com/cart/index.php?p=catalog&parent=1&pg=1

 

[Jeff M]

If you're having trouble finding one in your size, check out sterlingwear. They made the vintage ones, and you can order new ones that are essentially the same thing.

http://www.sterlingwear.com/cart/index.php?p=catalog&parent=1&pg=1

Thanks.
I've already checked out Sterlingwear.

Looking specifically for pea coats prior to 1979...when they stopped using Kersey wool and switched to Melton.

 

[CC-1]

Don't worry. Your problem is one of timing. I have been watching ebay too and noticed a sudden drop off of listings- all sizes. It's spring and people are not thinking about coats. Those listing know they won't get a good price.
Nobody is digging around their closets for winter wear. Check back in August/Sept but keep your eye out for the flyer that just might pop up out of season! As said before, Vintage Threads is about the only forum that would maintain some traffic.

 

[WolfeMan]

Check here, theres a couple 44s and not too bad on the price
http://www.vintagetrends.com/milita...tage&CA=Men&SC=Jackets/Coats&ST=Navy+Pea+Coat

 

[Peacoat]

Thanks.
Looking specifically for pea coats prior to 1979...when they stopped using Kersey wool and switched to Melton.

Actually 1979 and before fit the bill. If you look for peacoats only prior to 1979, you are eliminating one year from the possibilities. But I think you know that, and it was a miscommunication between the brain and the fingers.

 

[Jeff M]

Actually 1979 and before fit the bill. If you look for peacoats only prior to 1979, you are eliminating one year from the possibilities. But I think you know that, and it was a miscommunication between the brain and the fingers.

Yep. Thanks for the correction though.

 

[Jeff M]

Check here, theres a couple 44s and not too bad on the price
http://www.vintagetrends.com/milita...tage&CA=Men&SC=Jackets/Coats&ST=Navy+Pea+Coat

Thanks. Actually saw those already.
Those are made by Sterlingwear of Boston...post 1979...and made from Melton wool rather than the Kersey wool coats I am looking for..

 

[Peacoat]

Keep checking with Vintage Trends; they get a good turnover of peacoats, and a pre 1980 size 44 should turn up pretty soon.

 

[CC-1]

1967 Peacoat 44

Looks good!

Check ebay [is that the way it's done?]

 

[Peacoat]

Yes, it does look good. The seller says the 23" across the chest makes it a 46. Obviously she hasn't read my recent post on determining size of the coat based on the chest measurement. A 23" pit to pit measurement makes a perfect 44, as the tag on this peacoat states. I guess I need to add a section on sizing in the Peacoat Dating thread.

You need to remove the link to the live Ebay auction before you get yelled at by one of the moderators.

 

[Peacoat]

I realized that if you remove the link, Jeff won't see it, so I sent him a PM with the link in the PM. Thanks for looking out for him.