Knopf A.C. Order NO 42-18246-P A2 jacket

[DSummers]

Greetings,
Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about the Knopf Order no. 42-18246-P Air Force U.S. Army A2 jacket.
Are they hard to come by as I don’t see many referenced. We’re there many made and did they manufacture them late in the war?
Thanks,
Don

 

[blackrat2]

Hi Don

i am out and about so don’t have my Eastman book to hand
They had one contract and the only person making them is I believe John at GW
If other don’t chime in I will answer more fully Saturday

 

[DSummers]

Thanks!

 

[33-1729]

There's a complete A-2 contract listing on this site located here - https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/a2-contract-dates-up-dated.13491/page-5#post-248237

S.H. Knopf Mfg. Co. had one contract dated May 18, 1942 for 10,000 jackets (order number 42-18246P).

 

[Brettafett]

Theres an original on Ebay at the mo.

 

[Brettafett]

I owned one of GWs versions a few years back, sweet jacket.

 

[Chandler]

Theres an original on Ebay at the mo.

Euro eBay?

 

[Brettafett]

I think it was US
I went back to try and find the blade thing. Cant.
It was an original Knopf 18246, but it was not titled very well. I happened on it by chance. Annoying.

 

[Goinghome82]

I saw it too and had it on my watched list. Looks like the seller came back and put a buy it now for 675 and it sold quick.

 

[Chandler]

I saw it too and had it on my watched list. Looks like the seller came back and put a buy it now for 675 and it sold quick.

Well, crap. Here today...

 

[2BM2K]

Found it (completed listings);

Original Vintage WWII Type A2 Air Force U.S. Army Leather Flight Jacket Size 44 | eBay

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[Brettafett]

Ah thanks for that. Thought I was going bonkers

 

[B-Man2]

Anyone here snag it ?

 

[Chandler]

Bloomington? I'd have driven for that... but that oxidation on the zip is pretty ugly.

 

[Dom]

Glad I didn't see it…My son lives in Bloomington and even though I am a 46-48 it would have been tempting at that price.

 

[Spitfireace]

 

[DSummers]

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Nice looking jacket-who is the manufacturer and what size is it?

 

[bseal]

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[Juanito]

I've owned two originals and a GW repro. The GW repro is hands down the best jacket I have ever owned. Yes, I regret selling it terribly.

The Good Wear:



I'll look for photos of the originals...

 

[DSummers]

Thanks for your reply-we all have regrets. Looking forward to seeing photos of the originals.