AN-J-3 Acquired

[Stony]

I got this patched AN-J-3 at the Show of Shows this weekend. I've never had one before, so I was excited to finally get one. The cuffs and waist have been replaced as has the lining, but the zipper is original. I sent JC the pictures and he ID'd it as a Willis & Geiger. The good news is that it fits. Although 95% of the paint on the patch is gone, my patch guy ID'd it as VT-3.

Excuse what looks like some sort of white frosting on the pictures, but the jacket does not look like that in person. It's actually really nice.

 

[Geeboo]

you got 2 good stuff, congrats

 

[B-Man2]

Stoney
That a beauty!
Nice find . What size is it?

 

[johnwayne]

Well done Stoney, did you have to pay over the odds or picked up a bargain? Not asking you to reveal all just hoping you got a good deal as I'm sure all here would like to do!

 

[Stony]

Size 42 is my guess as it fits me almost perfect.

I talked them down almost $150, so IMO I got a good deal. Without knowing the going price for an AN-J-3, I would have to consult my go to person to see if I got a good deal.

 

[Technonut2112]

Good catch! Not being your 'go to person', I would say that you got a STEAL compared to what I would be willing to pay for an original in similar condition in my size.. As it stands, I have to remain content with my Aero (external wind-flap like your original) and Gibson & Barnes AN-J-3 repros (The G&B was custom-made into one (USN type) using their Historic M-422A back when they did that sort of thing, with a leather collar and added epaulets).

 

[Brent]

Congrats on your fantastic find. Wear it well.

Regards,

 

[dujardin]

good catch, congrats

VT-3 is it this one ?

 

[Grant]

Congrats! Except for the patch and replaced lining/knits, looks identical to one I sold Gary years ago. What kind of zip does yours have?

 

[Stony]

VT-3 is it this one ?

The torpedo is yellow on my patch, but it looks to be the same otherwise. I also saw a few different versions of the patch online.

What kind of zip does yours have?

Double marked Talon.

 

[B-Man2]

$150.00 for an original???
YES....,, YOU GOT A STEAL!!
Congrats....!!!

 

[daw]

Nice. Wonder if a 46 original ever comes available?

 

[Stony]

$150.00 for an original???
YES....,, YOU GOT A STEAL!!
Congrats....!!!

I didn't get it for $150, I talked them down $150, lol.

 

[B-Man2]

Hahaha!!
Man ... for second there I thought all the planets and stars had lined up for you and fantasy had become really

 

[Alexander]

Nice find. What size is it?

 

[unclegrumpy]

The squadron patch is from VT-2....below is an image of it, but the example pictured is a new reproduction:

 

[Stony]

Nice find. What size is it?

I'm guessing a 42 since it fits me almost spot on.

 

[Stony]

The squadron patch is from VT-2....below is an image of it, but the example pictured is a new reproduction:

Thanks!

I couldn't remember if D.B. said VT-2 or VT-3.

 

[Dover]

Looks like it's in great shape for an original. Nicely done Stony.