Might answer "why the buckle" on early B3's

[Carl]

Might help answer a question ?

 

[B-Man2]

Nicely done!!

 

[Carl]

Nicely done!!

Burt was this buckle on the B2's as well ? Cant seem to find any photos on here showing them ?

 

[Silver Surfer]

dont look right to me, my man.. best as i can guess, the short chest belt was intended for a high altitude oxygen device. since it was not used on later b-3s, i reckon that didnt work ...for one reason or another.

 

[Micawber]

Hmmmmm.....

 

[B-Man2]

Carl
Don’t ever recall seeing anything like that before. I’m wondering if that wasn’t a riggers
modification at some point.

 

[Carl]

The pic was taken at WRIGHT FIELD so maybe a experimental.
I'm not convinced on the oxy mask idea for that chest strap. I havnt seen or read anything about how it could be for that purpose but that's just my thoughts and could be wrong

 

[MikeyB-17]

Definitely not a rigger mod, early B-3's had 'em and we've discussed this before, and came to the conclusion that what that chap is doing is what they were designed for - although I've wondered why it wasn't angled towards the right rather than straight up. First pic I've seen of it in use though.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Here y’go.

1937 white skin B-3

It is very unusual to see a mid 1930s undyed B-3 to come up for sale and especially one in such good condition in a decent size. It is from the 37-2063-P no-name maker contract. I suspect a collector with deep pockets or a reproduction maker will buy it. It could sell for in excess of $2000...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Silver Surfer]

off angle. no purpose. it just dont look right.

 

[stanier]

Completely off topic, but the chap in that pic must be very hot in there. His glasses look very steamed up!

 

[ausreenactor]

Burt was this buckle on the B2's as well ? Cant seem to find any photos on here showing them ?

No

 

[asiamiles]

Completely off topic, but the chap in that pic must be very hot in there. His glasses look very steamed up!

Or iced up.