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Yep, I had an order in a while ago for 36, as GW didn't do 33's back then but John showed me some details a month ago and a 33 it will be. The original did infact come from Eastman.
I think this is a good first attempt. The ELC version is still closer to originals IMO. Here is a link to my review of the revamped ELC Werber from April 2015.
John has made another in a size 46 and IMO it looks much better and is extremely close to originals. Here is the link and see what you think. http://www.goodwearleather.com/33werber_46/
Both Good Wears and the Eastman are good looking jackets but as to accuracy I have no idea.
These are rare jackets, I have only seen photo's of 'two survivors and have never seen one in the flesh.
There are period photo's from circa 1934 such as this one;
I notice that some originals had nickel snaps and nickel zip reinforcing studs whilst others had blackened ones like the one in the Eastman collection.
Soooooooo... The 1933 Werber in size 40 that is posted on the Good Wear site is mine. I just got it yesterday so haven't had much of a chance to wear it besides try it on. Here are some pics I snapped quickly before the wife finds out I bought another one... :-O It's a beautiful jacket; very well made as always. As for the debate on accuracy, I would say it's very accurate as John told me he took one apart and traced the pieces.
That size 46 looks pretty right on. Great stuff...this Werber is my favorite and I'm not really an A-2 fan. My Eastman version is going on 10 years old and is still fun to wear. Kudos to John for giving this pattern a try.