B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys
Here’s the next original for your review. It’s an original Bronco 29191 manufactured in May of 1942. The contract was for 50,000 jackets at a cost of $8.00 per jacket. Once again, contrary to prominent thought several years ago. this jacket was made from Cowhide according to Gary Eastman’s A2 Manual . Once again if you haven’t acquired one of these books, it’s an outstanding resource guide for this hobby .
So for the real purists among us , let me take a moment to point out the totally wonky positioning and size of the pockets . The left pocket is bigger than the right . The left pocket flap is higher than the right one and the pockets are misaligned . Now if you were to order a 5 Star or an Eastman and this jacket was delivered with these issues , I’m sure the buyer would be loosing his cookies over these mistakes. Being wartime and the urgency to fulfill the contact … no one cared.
Lastly this contract comes with a crown No5 zipper . Ok .. so once again I’m posting these jackets for your review and comparison with your repro jackets of this contract. Take a look at the original Bronco and see where your repro of this jacket is spot on or where it could do better. I hope you all enjoy the photos .
Here’s the next original for your review. It’s an original Bronco 29191 manufactured in May of 1942. The contract was for 50,000 jackets at a cost of $8.00 per jacket. Once again, contrary to prominent thought several years ago. this jacket was made from Cowhide according to Gary Eastman’s A2 Manual . Once again if you haven’t acquired one of these books, it’s an outstanding resource guide for this hobby .
So for the real purists among us , let me take a moment to point out the totally wonky positioning and size of the pockets . The left pocket is bigger than the right . The left pocket flap is higher than the right one and the pockets are misaligned . Now if you were to order a 5 Star or an Eastman and this jacket was delivered with these issues , I’m sure the buyer would be loosing his cookies over these mistakes. Being wartime and the urgency to fulfill the contact … no one cared.
Lastly this contract comes with a crown No5 zipper . Ok .. so once again I’m posting these jackets for your review and comparison with your repro jackets of this contract. Take a look at the original Bronco and see where your repro of this jacket is spot on or where it could do better. I hope you all enjoy the photos .
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