37JI Navy jacket

[B-Man2]

Burt,

What I have seen thus far on Ebay are 36-38 from BR which seems typical of the offerings.

I went and watched a little of "Dive Bomber." I did see the "OD" version that I am interested in acquiring In my "mind", this jacket would be a nice addition to the ATF Tanker, meaning a non leather jacket.
Thanks again,
Cheers and good weekend.
Don

I’m pretty sure that Bronson makes one in your size . Check this out

 

[DJS48]

Thanks Burt, Ill check.
Cheers

 

[Nickb123]

Keep checking Buyee. I think you’ll have more luck there. There are a few McCoy versions listed now but you’ll need to check the measurements.

https://buyee.jp/item/search/query/37j1?searchHis=1

Finding an OD one will be trickier.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

I own 2 BRONSONS and used to own a 5* as well - will try to find some pics …

The BRONSON version in particular isn’t bad anyway.

 

[Ritchy]

Here ya go!View attachment 114079View attachment 114081View attachment 114083
The top two are Good Wears from JC and the first one was his personal jacket with his name tag. The second one is from Cockpit I think.

Very nice jackets Burt, thanks for posting ;-)

 

[Ritchy]

I’m pretty sure that Bronson makes one in your size . Check this out

View attachment 114271

This one seems to be no longer available

 

[B-Man2]

This one seems to be no longer available

We used to have a Bronson Rep here on the forum . He would pop up occasionally and share some info about Bronson products. I wonder if they discontinued this jacket or they’re just sold out for the year.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

We used to have a Bronson Rep here on the forum . He would pop up occasionally and share some info about Bronson products. I wonder if they discontinued this jacket or they’re just sold out for the year.

Only Size 40, Navy Blue one still available, others were sold out for a year now.

 

[B-Man2]

Only Size 40, Navy Blue one still available, others were sold out for a year now.

Thanks for that information SM.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

That's the "FIVESTAR" version made by @Shawn Ali and his guys ...

Fitpic was taken before i modified the jacket a bit - size 44

Thats the 2 BRONSONS i own
#1 is labelled 44 - color is a thad lighter than on my 2nd one (artwork by @ties70 )

#2 is a bit larger but also labeled 44 (artwork by JOSH)

Also found some pics of an original one on my harddrive

Quality-wise i'd rate the BRONSONS over the FIVESTAR because of the material. The BRONSON versions are made from the "djungel cloth" stuff whereas 5* used similar material like for their B10 - craftmanship on the 5* is pretty good anyway

 

[zoomer]

Just back on the board. Will address all the queries I can anon.

Yeah I wonder what happened to him … he just seemed to fade away .

 

[Ritchy]

Viewed on Vinted Willys & Geiger 37J1 repop https://www.vinted.fr/items/2264275365-usn-flight-jacket-37j1-type-summer-preww2

 

[entertainment]

Just back on the board. Will address all the queries I can anon.

Welcome back!!!!!

 

[zoomer]

... there were A & B versions. One was made out of jungle cloth, the other was made of capeskin and was essentially an A-1 with pockets placed higher.

Capeskin spec 37J1, no suffix, was issued in 1926. Variations known include:
pockets:
- mid-chest flap (early, possible private purchase) or flap/patch
- slightly lower or (rarely) waist height flap/patch
- flaps triangular early, rectangular/cut corners late
collar:
- varsity style with single snap (usually leather faced)
- A-1 style with single or double button

Jungle cloth spec 37J1A was issued in 1932 and 37J1B in 1936. Formerly I assumed -A had the double button collar and -B the zip/single button collar. This is uncertain - usually A or B wasn't given on labels. Variations known include:
pockets:
- patch/flap with reverse box pleat, spaced close or (rarely) wide A-2 style
- (rare, possible test model) patch/flap unpleated, spaced close
collar:
- double button or (rare, possible test model) single button with loop, zipper ending at neckline
- zipper extending partway or fully to top, each with single button/loop
stormflap:
- neckline to bottom hem, squared corners
- just above neckline (rare)
- just below neckline to just above bottom hem, rounded corners (rare, possible test model)
- no stormflap (rare, possible test model)
"USN" marking:
- stencil, stamp, or silkscreen
- usually on left front panel
- on center of upper back (early)

 

[zoomer]

I should link to pictures - it would make the above post much more useful.

 

[mulceber]

Capeskin spec 37J1, no suffix, was issued in 1926. Variations known include:
pockets:
- mid-chest flap (early, possible private purchase) or flap/patch
- slightly lower or (rarely) waist height flap/patch
- flaps triangular early, rectangular/cut corners late
collar:
- varsity style with single snap (usually leather faced)
- A-1 style with single or double button

Jungle cloth spec 37J1A was issued in 1932 and 37J1B in 1936. Formerly I assumed -A had the double button collar and -B the zip/single button collar. This is uncertain - usually A or B wasn't given on labels. Variations known include:
pockets:
- patch/flap with reverse box pleat, spaced close or (rarely) wide A-2 style
- (rare, possible test model) patch/flap unpleated, spaced close
collar:
- double button or (rare, possible test model) single button with loop, zipper ending at neckline
- zipper extending partway or fully to top, each with single button/loop
stormflap:
- neckline to bottom hem, squared corners
- just above neckline (rare)
- just below neckline to just above bottom hem, rounded corners (rare, possible test model)
- no stormflap (rare, possible test model)
"USN" marking:
- stencil, stamp, or silkscreen
- usually on left front panel
- on center of upper back (early)

Thanks for the correction. Fixes my mistake, and MUCH more comprehensive.

 

[zoomer]

Quality-wise i'd rate the BRONSONS over the FIVESTAR because of the material. The BRONSON versions are made from the "djungel cloth" stuff whereas 5* used similar material like for their B10 - craftmanship on the 5* is pretty good anyway

The 5* pics I saw showed a tanker-jacket-type twill. It could almost have been used with the weave laid vertical instead of diagonal, and created a better impression.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

John Wayne also liked the 37J1

and here with the stencil on the back like on the description @zoomer shared

could be a studio-jacket anyway - the pockets seem to be rather small compared to originals

 

[Thomas Koehle]

some period pics

 

[Grant]

If you can find one, the Real McCoy's 37J1 is a faithful reproduction of an original Michael A. Zielinski 37J1 Larry McKaughan (Heller's Cafe) had in his collection. Years ago, I had the chance to visit Larry and examine the original. Too cool!