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Looks Like AVI is Back in the Game!

Peter242

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Be strong ... the dark side is calling you .o_O

But of course I buy shearlings in the summer , live in Florida and talk a lot of shit about being strong, so I’m not the guy to listen to;)
Vader... Is the dark side stronger?
Yoda: No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive.
 

B-Man2

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Just looked at the Bronson site -- nice looking pieces. Always eyeballed the U.S. Army mackinaw. ATF stopped making it a while ago.
If you look at the reviews section I’m pretty sure you”ll find a couple of reviews on the Bronson B-10 and B-15a jackets .
 

Brettafett

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Both the Bronson and the Bob Dong B-10s were nice. Great value and well made. They are slightly different jackets in details and fit.
I read somewhere that ATF has revamped their B-10, so I'm keen to see how it compares to the above.
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Both the Bronson and the Bob Dong B-10s were nice. Great value and well made. They are slightly different jackets in details and fit.
I read somewhere that ATF has revamped their B-10, so I'm keen to see how it compares to the above.
Good point .
I hope they come out soon.
 

Skyhawk

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I am glad that AVI is making a comeback and wish them the very best. I remember there was an issue with their old jacket maker that may have ended with some theft of their patterns. I know they parted ways and switched manufacturers. That was a very unfortunate situation.

I have a Bronson B-10 and I really like it. Very warm. The mouton had a few bald spots, and a button popped off in the first few weeks. For a cheap repro though, I am happy. The pattern is very nice.
 

s4rmark

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Hi,
Could anyone on here be able to help me out with a couple of measurements for AVI G-1 jackets in a 40 and 42? I have the basic measurements off the website but would like to know sleeve length , front length etc. I emailed morten over a week ago but have heard nothing as yet.
Cheers.
 

Brettafett

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A-2 or G-1?
If you look at some of my reviews over the past years you should be able to find all of that, both A-2 and G-1, 40 and 42.
I will go back and check if I still have the measurements. Ill post them here laters...
 

London Cabbie

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Hi,
Could anyone on here be able to help me out with a couple of measurements for AVI G-1 jackets in a 40 and 42? I have the basic measurements off the website but would like to know sleeve length , front length etc. I emailed morten over a week ago but have heard nothing as yet.
Cheers.
I have the 40 G-1 will do tonight
 

Brettafett

Well-Known Member
AVI 'Bronco' A-2 size 42 seal
The was circa end of 2019, so not sure if this is the current jacket offered. Also swopped the knits out.
Measurements approx:
SHOULDER SEAM TO SEAM: 18.25”
ARMPIT TO ARMPIT Front: 20.5”
ARMPIT TO ARMPIT Back: 21.75”
SLEEVES: 25.5”
BACK: 25” (22.25” leather)

ZIPPER: 22.5”

AVI 55J14 G-1
My original reviews here:
And zipper & knit here:
I understand these have recently been upgraded again, see Cabbie's reviews...

Approximate measurements:
Size 40
Back length, base collar to end of knit - 25.5"
Shoulder to shoulder across back - 19.5"
Pit to pit - 21"
Sleeve length, shoulder to end of knit - 25.5"
Zipper length - 22"

Size 42
Back length, base collar to end of knit - 26"
Shoulder to shoulder across back - 20.5"
Pit to pit - 22"
Sleeve length, shoulder to end of knit - 25.5"
Zipper length - 22.5"

Found Gregs 42 here
And another here:
 
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