Whats known about this contract?

[Hawkeye]

From a recently picked up Dubow. The label says DWG NO. 30-1415, A.C. CONTRACT, Order No. W33-038 A.C-1755(11631). Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[T-Bolt]

I have seen that contract Dubow up for sale several times in the last few years. I don't have any specifics to add though. Any chance of some photos, once you receive it? Nice score!


Ted

 

[deeb7]

Maybe as late as 1944, one of the last contracts awarded. Certainly the last for Dubow, coming after the large 27798 order.

 

[sgbailey2002]

According to Aota Mituhiro in his book "Full Gear", 'size 36-40 mainly, 1944'.

SGB

 

[Hawkeye]

Thans, thats really interesting. I was under the impression that A-2s werent made after 1943 due to introduction of the B-10

 

[Jake431]

Thans, thats really interesting. I was under the impression that A-2s werent made after 1943 due to introduction of the B-10

There weren't contracts issued for them after 1943, but they were still made to complete the orders already placed, so, it makes sense that some new A-2's would show up in 1944 from those last issued contracts.

-Jake

 

[zoomer]

According to Aota Mituhiro in his book "Full Gear", 'size 36-40 mainly, 1944'.

Small sizes save leather...also encourage adoption of the new type jacket. So perhaps a "strategic" decision.