We'll, I saw this jacket on ebay last week. Didn't fall in love with it, I prefer russet over seal, but it's my size, and looks presentable. And been after an A2 I can wear without worrying too much about damaging a piece of priceless history. (I sold an Irvin recently I bought off Roughwear because I didn't feel comfortable wearing it, just too nice, paranoid about putting a rip in it :roll: )
I'm an absolute novice when it comes to a2's. Been doing a bit of homework though, and wanted one for several years. A couple of things make me unsure about this jacket. The main thing is the lack of a label, but the rest of the jacket is in such good condition? Which makes me think it's removal has been deliberate. Then all the snaps are bright metal. Is this common? I'd have though they'd be dull? And the zip looks new, along with the hanger... replaced by Aero when they did the knits perhaps? My main worry was this could be a very well aged repro? But the leather wear looks original to my untrained eyes?
A lot of questions!
Anyway, all this made me think long and hard about putting a bid in, and I backed down several times before I clicked 'commit', then only a few quid over the start price, and not enough to win. I was relieved! Anyway this morning the winning bidder backed down and I've been given a second chance offer... I guess the best option is to take it, and see the jacket for myself! I'll make sure I get the option to return it if I'm not happy, and post better pictures up here. I would hope it's a period private purchase job? It has similarities to the W535-AC-23383, but the collar stand is different...
Cheers