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JACKET IN BAD STATE BUT COULD BE INTERESTING WITH HIS YELLOW
- Thread starter dujardin
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Leadsky said:
Have to agree, it looks like roadkill in some of the shots. How does that collar lie, when worn, compared to a 'standard' Irvin?
They are often seen cut back, this must have been done for a reason? BTW, you don't see these too often............
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/R-A-F-Mae-West-ye ... m153.l1262
Andrew
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Rich, the hood usually folds back under itself turned inside out. It doesn't really get in the way, but if you (someone else not you specifically!) had one of these and wanted a normal fitting collar they probably just snipped it off.
Regarding the 32 pattern mae west, he's had a number of these for sale and they have been getting pretty high prices. I was thinking about it myself, but a few months back I bought a pair of MkIIIA goggles from him which were touted as NOS when in actual fact they were originals that were refurbished by Steve Silburn many years ago. This Trident bought a ton of stuff from a US dealer who was liquidating his stock and I suspect all this came from that lot. The original dealer had passed off all the kit as original to this seller, so as i've noticed he's had a few of these I just have niggling doubts that they are all real, and I think that Silburn also makes repro 32 pattern Mae Wests.
For the record, Trident (Bob) was very good about refunding me all costs straight away.
Regarding the 32 pattern mae west, he's had a number of these for sale and they have been getting pretty high prices. I was thinking about it myself, but a few months back I bought a pair of MkIIIA goggles from him which were touted as NOS when in actual fact they were originals that were refurbished by Steve Silburn many years ago. This Trident bought a ton of stuff from a US dealer who was liquidating his stock and I suspect all this came from that lot. The original dealer had passed off all the kit as original to this seller, so as i've noticed he's had a few of these I just have niggling doubts that they are all real, and I think that Silburn also makes repro 32 pattern Mae Wests.
For the record, Trident (Bob) was very good about refunding me all costs straight away.
Thanks for the heads-up Andrew, glad you got the refund. I used to buy lesser bits and pieces from a dealer (pre internet) who offered a lifetime guarantee regarding authenticity, I guess faking/misrepresenting stuff is always going to be a problem whether it's intentional or not. BTW I couldn't be so heartless as to butcher a yellow hood!!
dujardin
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many thanks to all of you for your advise.
i will check this bad jacket, at low price (very low) it could be interesting just to spare the yellow hood.
byeeeeeeeeeeee marcel
owwwwwww other question, did USAAF crewmember use these british jacket ? maybe one of the 5th ERS ?????
i will check this bad jacket, at low price (very low) it could be interesting just to spare the yellow hood.
byeeeeeeeeeeee marcel
owwwwwww other question, did USAAF crewmember use these british jacket ? maybe one of the 5th ERS ?????
Sorry Rich, I didn't really mean you would do it- just my lazy grammar![/quote]
Andrew, have you ever bought from these guys? There's a yellow hood there which is shown quite clearly. I guess they're a must
for serious collectors, but I always like the idea of wearing the stuff if I want to - which does make me a bit of a vandal I suppose.
http://www.oldnautibits.com/search/sear ... vin+jacket
Andrew, have you ever bought from these guys? There's a yellow hood there which is shown quite clearly. I guess they're a must
for serious collectors, but I always like the idea of wearing the stuff if I want to - which does make me a bit of a vandal I suppose.
http://www.oldnautibits.com/search/sear ... vin+jacket
Andrew
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rich said:
Rich, yes I've bought from Geoff (Pringle), he's 100% a pleasure to deal with and his stuff is great- that's why it costs more than Ebay but you can be safe knowing that it's correct. He's also a wealth of knowledge and is highly regarded.
I also only buy jackets now that fit me also and I hardly ever get to wear an Irvin- which is a good thing I suppose.
This is one I used to own, you can see the hood folded back, it can actually roll under itself but you can see whay some probably just prefer a standard collar. Really nice jacket but it had taken some terrible damage at some point and an earlier owner had made a feeble attempt at repairs.
Peter Graham
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Just bloody right too !MikeyB-17 said:
This is one I used to own, you can see the hood folded back, it can actually roll under itself but you can see whay some probably just prefer a standard collar. Really nice jacket but it had taken some terrible damage at some point and an earlier owner had made a feeble attempt at repairs.
From the front it looks like a really nice jacket Andrew, shame about the repair - I guess you could have replaced the entire panels though if you'd wanted? I like to think I'd own one eventually for my fledgling collection - all I need is the time, space and money!
I've trawled through the oldnautibits site quite often, but the good stuff is always flagged as sold - you have to be quick!
From the front it looks like a really nice jacket Andrew, shame about the repair - I guess you could have replaced the entire panels though if you'd wanted? I like to think I'd own one eventually for my fledgling collection - all I need is the time, space and money!
I've trawled through the oldnautibits site quite often, but the good stuff is always flagged as sold - you have to be quick!
Peter Graham
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Rich, I think you've picked it up wrong. Read carefully.rich said:
