What about this G-1??

[fedoralover]

Since this jacket is missing it's label can anyone tell me anything about it other than what the seller has to say? What would be a decent price for it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0282509438

thanks fedoralover

 

[asiamiles]

I'm no expert, but I definitely like the look of the jacket. The lack of label is of no real importance to me, but to me many collectors this will really affect the value of the jacket, so if you're like me it might be one to keep an eye on as it may keep the price relatively low. I notice that the knits and waistband don't seem to match; maybe this won't bother most people but it's one of the things that I don't like. I guess if you could get it for under $200 that would be seen as a good buy?

 

[Jason]

I'm wondering if it's pre- G-1...? The zipper, pocket flap and collar shape says M422a or AN6552 to me.

 

[asiamiles]

No mention of USN anywhere (on collar or windflap) and that curious size tag perhaps indicates it's a commercial version of the G-1?

 

[handworn]

Looks military to me. The civilian versions, even by the same manufacturers, seem usually to differ in design in some way from the military jackets.

The peculiar thing that strikes me is the goatskin. I think it is goatskin, but it doesn't have the same pebbly look as most does. The "pebbles" are more elongated, an effect I've seen on broken-in horsehide upper front panels of jackets. But this is all over. Odd.

No mention of USN anywhere (on collar or windflap) and that curious size tag perhaps indicates it's a commercial version of the G-1?

 

[fedoralover]

Thanks for the input. I really love the graining on the leather of this jacket and it's a tempting buy, but I think I'll keep my money and put it towards another Goodwear.

fedoralover

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Just because of the label i'd be leaning towards thinking it was civilian.

Lovely jacket …

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