BUZZ RICKSON AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR AN6552

[Grant]

If you're into late war USN/Army jackets, the new Buzz reproduction of the American Sportswear AN6552 is really nicely done. The mouton looks very much like vintage and the goatskin isn't dyed super dark like you see a in lot of other reproduction USN jackets. Thanks to Charles at History Preservation Associates for suggesting the sz 40 as these fit larger than normal, very much like my original ANJ3A. Looking forward to breaking in this jacket/

 

[B-Man2]

That’s a beauty Grant ! ….
Congrats on your new purchase .
Do you think there might be a few fits pics and a review in the near future ?

 

[mulceber]

Seconded! It’s a gorgeous jacket, congrats on the purchase!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Grant that is a stunner for sure! That skin must smell like heaven.

What is your evaluation in terms of true to details?

Plz fit pics...

Dany

 

[MaydayWei]

Many congrats on the new darling!
IMO, some of the most accurate repro goatskin I've seen. Captures the slightly gray-purplish hue without going reddish. That takes a good eye to detail.
Wear her in good health!

 

[ausreenactor]

If you're into late war USN/Army jackets, the new Buzz reproduction of the American Sportswear AN6552 is really nicely done. The mouton looks very much like vintage and the goatskin isn't dyed super dark like you see a in lot of other reproduction USN jackets. Thanks to Charles at History Preservation Associates for suggesting the sz 40 as these fit larger than normal, very much like my original ANJ3A. Looking forward to breaking in this jacket/

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Great work.

Stunning jacket.

 

[mulceber]

I'm not gonna lie, that BR AN-6552 really grabs me. That might have to be on my wish list...sometime after they're back in stock.

 

[MaydayWei]

I'm not gonna lie, that BR AN-6552 really grabs me. That might have to be on my wish list...sometime after they're back in stock.

You may hear whispers in the night "navy... navy... navy"
A USAAC convert?

 

[mulceber]

Nah, I'm in too deep by about 10 jackets to abandon my AAF collection. That being said, I'm not averse to broadening my horizons.

 

[Grant]

Hey Dany,
Here's a fit pic as well as pics of the black coated Conmatic zip and yellow US stencil under the collar. As far as how faithful it is to the original American Sportswear AN6552, I'm sure Dave Sheeley and John Chapman could elabortate, but attached are a couple pics of an original. Looking forward to beating the shit out of it this winter. Here's to hoping we have an Aleutian winter in NYC this year!

 

[CBI]

that is an awesome looking jacket!!!!

 

[Micawber]

Very nice indeed Grant.

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

They really have nailed the colour on that one, that goat hide looks great

 

[Dany McDonald]

Grant, Buzz did a really nice job and you nailed the fit! Love the yellow US and that blackened Conmar looks really well done. Like Maiday said the goatskin looks authentic.

I too hope for a mild winter, but no freezing rain plz.....

Dany

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Nah, I'm in too deep by about 10 jackets to abandon my AAF collection. That being said, I'm not averse to broadening my horizons.

Mmmm. Resistance if futile ….

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Very nice Grant. Very nice indeed. Enjoy

 

[MaydayWei]

Funnily enough, @Grant, I'm always inclined to buy anything that has your seal of approval.
If you approve of it, I need not worry about quality or accuracy.
Case in point, the thing that put me over the threshold on pulling the trigger on both my Platon Dubow and my ATF Roughouts was your testaments here on the VLJ.
Looks like a Buzz AN6552 is next!

 

[johnwayne]

Going by the original the pocket flaps look more 60’s G1 whereas on the repro they are more akin to an M442/a which personally I prefer - nonetheless a lovely jacket, enjoy!

 

[B-Man2]

Thats a great compliment to and from a couple of good guys !

 

[Dany McDonald]

Funnily enough, @Grant, I'm always inclined to buy anything that has your seal of approval.
If you approve of it, I need not worry about quality or accuracy.
Case in point, the thing that put me over the threshold on pulling the trigger on both my Platon Dubow and my ATF Roughouts was your testaments here on the VLJ.
Looks like a Buzz AN6552 is next!

Mayday and Grant,

I must admit I too take Grant's knowledge to the bank when it's about authenticity and quality repro...
I dig you style and collection...

Okay I am red in the face now...

Dany