WTB: Lost Worlds A-2 Flight Jacket (Horsehide) - Size 42 or 44

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been a long-time lurker on this forum, admiring everyone's incredible leather collections for quite a while, but I only recently bit the ****** and officially joined. Since this is my first post, I’d like to apologize if jumping straight into a "Want to Buy" request is a bit forward. I’ve checked the rules and noticed they mostly cover "For Sale" posts, but if this isn't allowed, please let me know and I’ll take it down immediately.

I’m finally ready to take the plunge and pick up my first serious piece. Once I get my hands on one, I’m looking forward to being much more active in the discussions here!

I am looking for a Lost Worlds A-2 jacket with the following specs:

• Size: 42 or 44
• Material: Horsehide (Must be horsehide).
• Condition: Looking for a jacket in great shape with no major flaws or noticeable damage.
• Hardware: Especially the zipper. I'm aware that the Talon zippers used on Lost Worlds jackets can sometimes be a bit fragile, so I’m looking for a piece where the zipper is still robust, smooth, and has no missing teeth.
• Price: Open to negotiation based on the condition and specific model.

If you have a Lost Worlds A-2 that’s just sitting in your closet and not getting the wear it deserves, please send me a PM! I’d love to give it a new home.

Thanks for looking!

 

[photo2u]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been a long-time lurker on this forum, admiring everyone's incredible leather collections for quite a while, but I only recently bit the ****** and officially joined. Since this is my first post, I’d like to apologize if jumping straight into a "Want to Buy" request is a bit forward. I’ve checked the rules and noticed they mostly cover "For Sale" posts, but if this isn't allowed, please let me know and I’ll take it down immediately.

I’m finally ready to take the plunge and pick up my first serious piece. Once I get my hands on one, I’m looking forward to being much more active in the discussions here!

I am looking for a Lost Worlds A-2 jacket with the following specs:

• Size: 42 or 44
• Material: Horsehide (Must be horsehide).
• Condition: Looking for a jacket in great shape with no major flaws or noticeable damage.
• Hardware: Especially the zipper. I'm aware that the Talon zippers used on Lost Worlds jackets can sometimes be a bit fragile, so I’m looking for a piece where the zipper is still robust, smooth, and has no missing teeth.
• Price: Open to negotiation based on the condition and specific model.

If you have a Lost Worlds A-2 that’s just sitting in your closet and not getting the wear it deserves, please send me a PM! I’d love to give it a new home.

Thanks for looking!

Have you tried our friends at the flight jacket forum? https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/forums/general-flight-jacket-discussion.5/

 

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Have you tried our friends at the flight jacket forum? https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/forums/general-flight-jacket-discussion.5/

Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely check that out as well.

 

[Brettafett]

Why specifically Lost Worlds? Not bad jackets, but not as good as some other makers.
Yes, I've owned one and examples from almost every other decent maker out there.

 

[Green Hornet]

Why specifically Lost Worlds? Not bad jackets, but not as good as some other makers.
Yes, I've owned one and examples from almost every other decent maker out there.

I'm curious about what makes you said that, I've been looking around for another leather jacket and considered this brand too, and what are the other makers you are referring to as a higher tier ( quality wise, of course)?

 

[bozak]

Lost Worlds seems like a solid choice, but I’m curious about the point Brettafett made about other makers being a step above. I’d definitely be interested to hear which brands or makers people would recommend instead, especially for an A-2 in horsehide.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

I have two Lost Worlds A-2s and have gotten a lot of wear out of both. The goat is particularly easy to wear and the pockets are big enough to fit my phone in. The drape is incredible.

For some reason the horsehide pockets are not big enough for my phone so I end up wearing another jacket or vest under it with pockets, which is a bit of a pain and I actually talked to Stu about sending it to him to install an interior pocket.

IMO, if you want a Lost World to ride in or work outside in, then get it. They can't be beaten as work horses, especially if you might get caught out in the rain.

But if you aren't going to do outside work in it, go for an Eastman, Buzz Rickson or RMC. The pocket problem will be the same for all of them (unless you get a Vanson which I suspect would also be a solid work jacket and they do come with inner pockets), but the veg-tanned leather will break in a lot easier. If you aren't going to be out in the elements, the Lost World won't break in easily (at all?).

Also, I find the JA Dubow collar to look a little square (as in, uncool). I pop my collar on both of my jackets and that looks great, but I don't like the look nearly as much when the collar is down. I can recommend having a look at the Goodwear Jacket site and compare the patterns of all the original A-2s to be sure a Dubow works for you (Goodwear has samples of all the patterns, it's an awsome site). Lost Worlds only does Dubow.