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BILL KELSO N-1
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Otter
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Having recently been infected by the N-1 virus, I'm very keen to see how they look.
This particular vaccine might take quite a while judging on their recent performance.
MaydayWei
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Having recently been infected by the N-1 virus, I'm very keen to see how they look.
I think we may all have the virus.
If symptoms such as excessive mouth-watering, googling N-1 deck jackets on ebay, and a burning sensation in your wallet region persist for greater than 4 hours, please consult a doctor.
But joking aside, there appears to be a 100 pound price difference between the Olive version and the Khaki one. Anyone know why?
I would guess it is due to the scarcity of the khaki jungle cloth over the olive jungle cloth. But beyond that, I can't (for the life of me) figure why.
MaydayWei
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I think you're right.
My confusion arises from the fact that the 4th picture of the khaki N-1 listing clearly states 50% Alpaca /50% Wool on the label of what appears to be the BK Khaki N-1:
Jacket, winter N-1, alpaca lined with zipper. Olive drab shade no. 3 - Bill Kelso Mfg.
The N-1 jacket was introduced around 1943 as part of the Navy’s new and improved line of special and protective clothing. The jacket construction requirements were covered by specification No N: 37-J-3 INT according to which it was a hip length jacket the shell of which was made by a heavy...
billkelsomfg.com
Maybe BK offers 50/50 or 100% Alpaca in both colours.
But wouldn't that be inconsistent with historical accuracy? Correct me if I am wrong, but I had always thought that the later Olive N-1's were 50/50 while the Khakis were only made in 100% Alpaca.
MaydayWei
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No it appears I was wrong and so was the site, it's now the khaki one that's 50/50 and the olive that's 100%
Bill just answered my query on FB.
Ah, even the best of us make mistakes.
Thanks for clarifying that, Nick.
But now you've just made the Khaki N-1 all the more attractive at that new price!
jack31916
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The Olive N-1 look promising and is cheaper than Buzz Rickson or Real McCoys.
Some good reading on (N-1) USN Deck Jackets here: https://segui-riveted.blogspot.com/search?q=deck+jacket
Btw: when searching the Net I came across this one: https://www.redcloudoverall.com/col...cloud-赤芸-lot-7710-15-usn-n1-deck-jacket-olive. Looks like a Bronson relative.
Some good reading on (N-1) USN Deck Jackets here: https://segui-riveted.blogspot.com/search?q=deck+jacket
Btw: when searching the Net I came across this one: https://www.redcloudoverall.com/col...cloud-赤芸-lot-7710-15-usn-n1-deck-jacket-olive. Looks like a Bronson relative.
ausreenactor
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Need to sort that A-2 queue out first.. This is what drives people nuts!
ButteMT61
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My issue with the N-1 that I own and others I have seen is that they aren’t longer and nature as opposed to being rather boxy.
those pics in to look nicely the opposite and would appeal to me. Maybe it’s my 6’-4” frame but while I love my Pike Bros, I wish it were longer.
These look promising. Not that I’m in the market...
those pics in to look nicely the opposite and would appeal to me. Maybe it’s my 6’-4” frame but while I love my Pike Bros, I wish it were longer.
These look promising. Not that I’m in the market...
ausreenactor
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Not all of the BR N-1s have that label/lining. Depends on the model.
