Tommy-VF51
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Bit of a mystery this one, bears many hall marks of being a 55-J-14, so the first run of G1. However the lining and cuffs were replaced at some stage. When I got the jacket I spent more money on repairs- the action back wasn't working, the Moulton was falling off, one of thr seams was open etc... than I'd paid for it! At the time I couldn't afford to change the cuffs and waistband like I wanted to.
I would really like to keep this, but it has always been too big for me, unless worn with a cpo shirt and a usn sweater and after going down nearly 2 trouser sizes it's starting to really be too big. Obviously this jacket is also designed to be worn big.
Leather has a lot of patina, lining, although replacement is a bit worn and lightly stained (though largely in places you wouldn't see). Leather has gone a bit soft in about a 1cm area towards the bottom left waist cuff. Repairer suggested putting a patch of equally worn goatskin over that to reinforce. This does not effect the zip.
Sizing
Chest, p2p 22"
Shoulder 19"
Back, from below collar 25.5"
Arm, Shoulder to cuff 24"
Please bear in mind how much movement the action back allows for.
Given the issues mentioned above- starting at £200 including UK Postage, but willing to think about offers.
