Newly purchased Bronco A-2

[bazelot]

I just purchased a Bronco A-2 that was depot redyed and since the label was missing they also put a Size 40 stamp on the lining. I added a repro label to complete the jacket.
The lining is in excellent shape with minimal wear. Also I measured the jacket and I think it's a size 44 per the measurements:

pit to pit 23"
shoulder to soulder 19"
sleeve length 25.5" / 26"

Everything is original, cuffs, waistband and lining have minimal wear. THe only issue is damaged leather above the right cuff. I think the leather was dipped into something and it turned this section of the leather (1" around the cuff) into something really hard and brittle. I haven't done anything to fix it yet. Otherwise the leather is beautiful. THe Crown zipper is flawless

 

[CBI]

what a great jacket - congrats

 

[dadgad]

amazing, congrats..

 

[Roughwear]

Excellent Bronco Tom. The hh has great character.

 

[dujardin]

splendidddddddddddd

just need a beautiful patch to take place on the sewing remnants :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Maverickson]

Hi Tom,

That is the largest size 40 jacket I have ever seen! Looks like a great project.

Cheers, Dave

 

[Weasel_Loader]

Looks great and who can argue about the condition. I love it!

 

[deand]

Age and beauty! Love it!





dean

 

[bazelot]

The leather is indeed in great condition. I will probably not wear it as it is a bit big for me. I don't really know what to do with the damage around the cuff on the right sleeve. There are 2 things I see, either shorten the sleeve 1" or patch it up from the inside.

 

[Clark J]

Never thought I'd see it Tom!!An AAF jacket???NOT NAVY???

 

[bazelot]

Never thought I'd see it Tom!!An AAF jacket???NOT NAVY???

I know Clark, I am ashamed....
I won't do it again, I promise

 

[majormajor1]

That is a beautiful jacket, albeit NOT a size 40