Vintage Hercules Halfbelt Sz 40

[Claybertrand]

Yeah Tony had to sell off that Lux Horween Simmons Bilt, wasn’t the PTP 22.5”?

Now I know @ton312 has perhaps gone thru a jacket or two --- The one I am referring to was what I THINK was a Vintage Halfbelt----I THOUGHT it was a Herc. This was in the last year or two. I recall the thread conversation was that Tony was thinking about having Dena throw a replacement zip--like a #8 or #10 on the jacket. But this was immediately when he bought it and didn't have it in hand yet. Myself and a few other members were trying to convince him to stay stock with the zipper and he was resisting a little bit until he received the jacket and was convinced the #5 zipper was perfect. Then I believe the jacket was a bit small so Tony moved it. I COULD be wrong and if so, perhaps Tony will correct the factual retelling.

My point is that this jacket is in that same CLOSE BUT NO CIGARO category being very close to the same jacket Tony already tried.

 

[ton312]

Tempted

Now I know @ton312 has perhaps gone thru a jacket or two --- The one I am referring to was what I THINK was a Vintage Halfbelt----I THOUGHT it was a Herc. This was in the last year or two. I recall the thread conversation was that Tony was thinking about having Dena throw a replacement zip--like a #8 or #10 on the jacket. But this was immediately when he bought it and didn't have it in hand yet. Myself and a few other members were trying to convince him to stay stock with the zipper and he was resisting a little bit until he received the jacket and was convinced the #5 zipper was perfect. Then I believe the jacket was a bit small so Tony moved it. I COULD be wrong and if so, perhaps Tony will correct the factual retelling.

My point is that this jacket is in that same CLOSE BUT NO CIGARO category being very close to the same jacket Tony already tried.

yes. It was this Herc. I could wear it. It was trim. Selling it was a mistake!

 

[Claybertrand]

Tempted

yes. It was this Herc. I could wear it. It was trim. Selling it was a mistake!
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That's the one bro!!!!! No shame in selling it. After all, that was BEFORE you were BORN AGAIN VINTAGE!!!!!! Which by the way, is awesome. I don't know what beach you were chillin on for a spell before you returned and made the "NO MO' REPROs!" proclamation.....but wherever it was, it sure got your mind right man!!!!!

 

[Mrfrown]

The cuffs are indeed leather-lined.

The nylon liner stops at the cuff seam

 

[tmitchell59]

Interesting...... I believe this is the first time I have seen this in Hercules Jackets.

The "roll up" cuffs go back to the 30s. Somewhere, I don't recall, took credit for this. The dark brown is a Sears Topline, the other is a Sportclad. The insides are finished and have buttons.

Probably a manufactures error with the reversed cuffs on the sales jacket. I've never seen this.

 

[Mrfrown]

As the year comes to a close I’m making hard decisions and moving jackets that don’t get the wear they deserve.

Accordingly this Hercules is back on the market.

It’s still in great condition as I’ve only worn it a handful of times since the original listing.

Fyi when I made the listing I didn’t realize the zipper was a replacement but you can see the stitch marks from where it was done.

Jacket could probably use a conditioning but I’ll leave that for the buyer to use their preferred method.

Please refer to measurements, it fits like a 40/42.

Asking $425 shipped to USA, at cost elsewhere.

 

[ABCD]

Dude, that's your best jacket.

 

[Mrfrown]

If so, it’s my closet’s best jacket. I just don’t wear it and would prefer it go to someone that will enjoy it

 

[tmitchell59]

This is a Hercules made by Roughwear Clothing Co. Did not know this on the original listing.

 

[Mrfrown]

It’s a bump

Asking $425 shipped to USA, at cost elsewhere.

 

[AeroLover]

Is this still for sale?

 

[Mrfrown]

Yes its available

 

[Mrfrown]

Jacket has been sold to a fellow TFL member

 

[AeroLover]

This is back up for sale dm me for info. Unfortunately for me it’s a size too small. What a special piece though.