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I've always loved jackets that looked nicely broken in but not beat up. I also liked that it wasn't like the Top Gun G-1 as I'm not a fan of wooly collars. I dig how the pockets and storm flap don't have visible snaps or buttons when closed, but the leather is such that you can kinda still see...

Your info is very much appreciated. My original idea that it could've been an A-2 was disproven and multiple other options have appeared. That we've definitively proven that it's not a standard military pattern is a huge help, and I appreciate the experience and expertise of all the very helpful...

Oh... Yes it does! The only difference is that the movie jacket has hidden snaps on the front pockets instead of the button. But that's a very intriguing possibility. Thanks!

Thanks for the lead! I went searching and the biggest problem is the lack of a snap on the inside of the storm flap that seems to be missing on all the Avirex A-2 versions. But we're getting closer...

He got sober. During his "winning" phase, he was taking a lot of stuff.

I've actually reached out to the costume designer for the movie to see if she had any notes about this jacket. Hopefully I'll find some info soon. I actually did find a jacket that seems to be similar but I want to find out what the back looks like as screenshots don't really show much.

All good points, thanks! Believe me, if I wasn't trying to recreate this jacket and all the patches (most of which I have), I'd be all over getting a nice quality jacket. Thanks for the suggestion; I've already been over that site and sadly, none are built like this one. I have a strong...

Mine looks about the same as yours but my tag is a bit more beat...

I hear what you folks are saying, but it has to be a seam. Here's another shot of the jacket and you can see the stitches and how it's mirrored on both sides. I apologize if I come across as argumentative, I'm just a nit-picker, ha! And if this turns out to be some other jacket, one that is...

I quite enjoy it. Mine's dated September 1994. The repro is from Red Canoe. Nice copy, fits more like a regular jacket.

Thanks! Here's a closer shot. The seam is within the red oval... As for it being a "Hollywood Jacket", you might be right, but they would've had to have taken a G-1, and changed the collar, pockets, and storm flap with an A-2. That's why I believe this is some variant of an A-2, but for the...

Hi folks! I'm new here and it's really great to see all the discussion on these great old leather jackets. That all said, I have a question for the braintrust here. I'm looking for a particular A-2 jacket but I'm having some trouble finding it anywhere. I'm trying to recreate the patch jacket...