rob20uk
Well-Known Member
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
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