316thTCG
New Member
Hi all,
new member here, long time admirer of A-2s, and just made my first A-2 purchase. I have found lots of great info on the forum just in my first day and hope to contribute in the future.
I just bought my first A-2, a Gibson-Barnes historic "A-2 Mark 43." It is used but looks to be in "new" condition and I paid a little less than half the price I would for a new made A-2 mark 43 (so I figured worth a try and I can always resell it if it doesn't work out).
It is a size 42T and I have a question about fit with their jackets - I have seen a few veiled references suggestion that their cut is a little more generous than most (all?) originals. I usually wear a 42 and while I'm not Great Depression thin - I am "in shape."
As I excitedly waiting to try it on (arrives in a week or so), just thought I'd inquire about their fit.
Thanks, Jeff
new member here, long time admirer of A-2s, and just made my first A-2 purchase. I have found lots of great info on the forum just in my first day and hope to contribute in the future.
I just bought my first A-2, a Gibson-Barnes historic "A-2 Mark 43." It is used but looks to be in "new" condition and I paid a little less than half the price I would for a new made A-2 mark 43 (so I figured worth a try and I can always resell it if it doesn't work out).
It is a size 42T and I have a question about fit with their jackets - I have seen a few veiled references suggestion that their cut is a little more generous than most (all?) originals. I usually wear a 42 and while I'm not Great Depression thin - I am "in shape."
As I excitedly waiting to try it on (arrives in a week or so), just thought I'd inquire about their fit.
Thanks, Jeff