Stony said:Not only is this a rare contract, it's an outstanding example in great shape. The zipper is unique to this contract also.
This jacket should bring big bucks.
Thanks for your endorsement Stony. I hope you are right. A well known Japanese dealer is bidding on it and he usually goes high!
Roughwear said:If the lining is replaced it would be a very wearable jacket, but without it is best as a display item. The price of A2s has dropped in recent months and I would be amazed if it goes as high as you suggest Saunders, but only time will tell.
By the way Saunders it would be nice to know your first name and secondly to see pictures of your jackets posted on the forum.
Stony said:Thanks for your endorsement Stony. I hope you are right. A well known Japanese dealer is bidding on it and he usually goes high!
No need to endorse this jacket as it's condition speaks for itself. If it were my size or I was accumulating a collection, I would be in on the bidding myself.
Gary Eastman owns an original Cooper I had about five years ago.
saunders said:Stony said:Not only is this a rare contract, it's an outstanding example in great shape. The zipper is unique to this contract also.
This jacket should bring big bucks.
There are a few other contracts I've seen with this type of Kwik zipper but it is certainly rare.
Saunders
Roughwear said:Scott, you are correct in respect of many repros, especially sheepskin jackets. The market for high end original collectable jackets seems strong throughout the year.
As I recall, Virgil Hilts had a distinct preference for being called Hilts
Stony said:As I recall, Virgil Hilts had a distinct preference for being called Hilts
He actually preferred being called "Captain Hilts" when addressed by the Germans and would flip up the collar on his A-2 and show his bars.