M-422a repro - Gibson and Barnes

[RCSignals]

In further correspondence with G+B, that 52" chest circumference of the size 40 was with the pleats closed and not including gussets.

It was suggested going down to a 38 might make the shoulders too tight and perhaps the sleeves too short.
Here are the measurements for a 38T

38T M422a

Chest Circumference: 50”

Back length (with knit): 28.75”

Front length: 25.25”

Shoulder (from center back @ collar to shoulder seam): 9.75”

Sleeve (shoulder seam to end of knit cuff): 27.25”

and with a chest circumference of 50" it seems still too large for a 40" chest or even a 42" chest.

I asked for measurements of a 36

M422a 36R

Chest: 48”

Hip: 42”

Shoulder: 19”

Sleeve (no knit): 32”

Back length (no knit): 23.5”



M422a 36T

Chest: 48”

Hip: 42”

Shoulder: 19”

Sleeve (no knit): 33.5”

Back length (no knit): 25”

After corresponding with another member it seems their older sizing was more in line with what one would expect. Seems their 40 had a 48" chest circumference at one time. Now that is the 36. Problem is the sleeves start to get get short.

Hopefully this info helps someone.

 

[ScottoLaw]

interesting info. thanks . i sent my Gb M422a back. their sizing is not at all standard i have experienced.

 

[CBI]

there are a few nice originals in your size range now on eBay. You might want to consider them