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Great review, and I must say, a very nice looking Deck Blue N-1. As far as your contract tag is concerned, that is a made up contract number, USN never had a contract with that letter and numeral combo. No big deal, but it seemed as though you wanted to know. I'll have to check out this...
OK, so I bit the bullet and ordered one of these. Let me preface this by saying I have a Buzz 1st model deck zip with the stencil on the back, a Buzz deck blue N1, and a Real McCoy's OD N1. I have handled originals and know the texture, weight and colors of the real things. I wanted a...
Most of the quality newer repro N1's like Buzz and McCoy's (of which I have owned both and favor the McCoy by far) have a wool and alpaca blend. The newer Buzz N1's have more wool and a great deal of cotton...hence the soft feel. My McCoy's is as soft as a newborn's rear end and is 50/50 wool...
One of mine I never wear and am getting rid of:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eastman-Roughwear-27752-A-2-A2-Jacket-Old-Crow-painted-repro-Rough-Wear/282909385346
I have a Good Wear Dubow 1755 from back in 2011, that has a large tear in one of the sleeve knits. For the life of me I can not find replacement dull purple knits. Anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks.
Seth
