Zip question about the G-1 7823D, Martin Lane Co contract.

[rob20uk]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question to see if you guys can help shed some light on this.

I just purchased a US Navy G-1 7823D - 1969 model from the Martin Lane Co. It has had its knits and collar replaced (they look like a good match with the originals). The only thing that is bugging me is that it has a Talon zipper with a rectangular brass pull. From looking at pictures online it looks like most of the Martin Lane G-1 7823D had Scovil zips with that military folded paperclip style zip.

So first question, is the Talon zipper correct?

My second question, does anyone know where I could get one of those fantastic looking military folded paperclip style zips? The Mil-spec. original NOS 60s Scovill zips on the reproduction that Eastman do of this jacket look amazing and ideally those are what I would like to have for this jacket. Unfortunately they will not part with one and when looking on Mash they don't seem to sell the ones for the G-1. If anyone has one I would love to know.

eBay pics included.

Thanks in advance for sharing any knowledge you have on this.

R

 

[rob20uk]

Looks like MASH do what I am looking for, see link below. I have ordered one so will be looking at getting this fitted once it arrives. The jacket should look awesome once the correct zip is added.

CONMAR, 60s, #10, Brass-Black Finish(Anodized finish), Separating Zipper, Olive Green Tape, 78cm, NOS

 

[B-Man2]

Looking forward to seeing some photos once you have it installed.
Cheers

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Hi @rob20uk
The talon zipper that is currently on your jacket was used on some A series from the 7823, the correct should be the paperclip, but the brass one, not the blackened. Here is a pic of a NOS Martin Lane I had with the original SCOVILL zipper.
Cheers

Jorge

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Here is an example of the original blackened TALON zipper used on some of my A series from 61.

 

[Greg Gale]

Sorry for hijacking, but if someone could measure the knit length on an original in the middle of the back I’d be grateful.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

3 inches on the Star from 69 Greg

 

[Greg Gale]

Thank you!

 

[adfrost]

Here's the pull on my D series Martin Lane. Same contract & year as Jorge's, but with a Conmar pull.


Zipper Pull by Aaron Frost, on Flickr


Label Closeup by Aaron Frost, on Flickr