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BLEMISHES AND ALL M442a

Grant

Well-Known Member
Sure the knit is shot on the left sleeve cuff (thanks wrist watches) and there's an old leather repair to the back panel, but this old plain Jane second contract G&F sure is pretty in my eyes. A vintage dealer wanted to buy it off my back, but couldn't part with the old girl.

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P2725TMB

Member
I think that's absolutely superb. The leather has an amazing colour and patina, which to me is what's most beautiful about originals The fur is lovely too, that soft old teddy bear look! Not surprised you didn't want to part with it - I'd be in line to buy that jacket.
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
The underlying tones bleeding out from under the top coat are a thing of beauty...
Sweet ...
 

CBI

Well-Known Member
looks great - frankly, I like well-worn beat up ones. I have always passed on "mint" originals, I just don't see the point! These beat up ones IMO are easier to justify wearing.....IMO. I've "rescued" a few originals, had them refurbished and are great wearers. Jackets that would have otherwise just sat in a closet or been thrown away. Glad you kept this, wear in great health!!!!
 

Silver Surfer

Well-Known Member
outstanding, dr g. those original m-422a s are becoming hard to find, especially in no issue wearable condition. a keeper fer sure.
 

MikeyB-17

Well-Known Member
That’s a cracker. Can’t say I’m bothered about getting an original A-2, but an M-422a like that, that’s a different matter.
 

Skanstull

Member
Fantastic patina/fade. For someone that does not know these original contracts, what manufacturing year would this be from?
 

STEVE S.

Well-Known Member
Grant, I’ll look, may have a good original cuff from one of those. If so, it’s yours if you want it.
 

Grant

Well-Known Member
According to Full Gear, it's from 1943.

Thanks Steve, that's very kind of you. If it get's any worse I'll reach out.
 
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