Recent content by KhalilSheikh

An old trick I've heard about from others is to bag up the crumpled jacket into some type of sack (a pillowcase is perfect), and tumble it in the dryer (with no heat, of course).

Same here. That is the only repro I own from any maker. My Goodwear is one of John's civilian beauties.

Thank you all the responses. It's a toss-up between a N-3B (Alpha?) and M-51 (Rothco off eBay). Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to all.

I didn't know the fur trim on the Alpha N-3Bs were removable, thank you. For jackets that I intend to wear regularly, like a lot of us here, I will be stickler for detail and spare no expense. In this situation I'm going to be in cold weather (at least for me) for a very limited time, at the...

Thanks David, for the kind message. I didn't know you liked my avatar so much. I could always make it larger if you wish. It's good to be back. :lol:

Hello, I have not posted here in ages...so long ago that I had to open a new account. Cloth jackets have never been my specialty, but now I'm in need of something heavy...like a N-3B. I strongly prefer to get a military-issue (or even accurate repro) contract of a heavy jacket like that, but...