Buzz Rickson M13815/16 blue L-2A Superior Togs label - how old are these?

[Griffon_301]

hey guys!

maybe one of you knows how old this L-2A might be, in the sense of repro old
I am asking because I might, or might not, be willing to sell my example;
its a size 42 that fits me quite nice; its a bit short, but you knowledgeable bunch know that. and, to make it stand apart from its standard brethren, it has brown knits that would look great on a A-2.
I once read, dont know anymore where (and if this is true at all), that some L-2s were "repaired" with whatever knits were available, even if they were not blue and not normally used for L-2s;

so any hints about the jackets age (and maybe what would be a fair asking price) are welcome...

 

[Dany McDonald]

HI Griffon,

Find the BR production code in one of the pockets and look on the interweb to track down its date from; let's say a Japanese site with some information.
That's how I sometimes find some info about a repro kit from BR, RM, etc...

You have not posted any image by the way...

 

[Griffon_301]

I am not sure if I am really willing to part with it that's why I didn't post pictures yet.
the product code according the label in the left pocket is M13815/16. unfortunately the web does not yield much info about that product code or about BR L-2As with brown knits....

 

[Spitfireace]

Sort of a BR fantasy thing. Stick some might have happened knits on it. Could have happened but probably didn't. That being said, it's the usual top quality BR.

 

[Rutger]

On Ebay you'll find totally stupendous asking prices. Think $800. Or $600. Or $900. Or $1600.
When I was still looking for them I bought them for like $170. For a like new and with decent patches I'd pay maybe $250.
It kind of depends if one stumbles upon an eager buyer.
I'd see them for like $300, and consider that a bit too much. Unless excellent and with the right patches.
But someone else might consider that acceptable or even a bargain.

Check the for sale section here and determine your decent average.

 

[Spitfireace]

Go to Japanese market. The couple of times I bought BR. Direct from Japan.

 

[Spitfireace]

300 for a good deal.

 

[Spitfireace]

you must have dealing a long time ago.

 

[asiamiles]

The M rather than BR model number dates this back to the 1990's or possibly early 2000's. I'm not sure of the year the switch was made.
The L-2A model number M13815 (M13816 probably refers to a patched version) is a Superior Togs repro and should have green knits; if your jacket has brown knits then I assume they've been replaced. I do recall Buzz did do a blue nylon jacket with brown knits, but that was much more recently...I think it was an anniversary special.