B-10 quest

[Dimitry M]

Dann clothing co.

here is a link to an original Dann clothing contract b-10 on worth point.

WW2 B-10 FLYING JACKET AIR FORCE DANN CLOTHING CO. | #460462631

This auction is for a WW2 B-10 flying jacket. The jacket is in very good condition, no rips or tears, however there are a few small holes in the waist band (pictures 9, 10, 11) and a few small holes i

www.worthpoint.com

 

[Dimitry M]

Ideally I’d want a B-10 close to this or I could get a pair of RW A-9 trousers. Which make the B-10 search easier. I like the dark collar and the light but not shell matched knit color.

 

[Dany McDonald]

I think Eastman (Rough Wear AC-964) is your best match for cloth & knits color and overall true to the original (label has manufacturer name too). But the Eastman collar is a wonky red not really original.

The Dann clothing AC-971 as far as I know is not reproduced per say. But some RM editions (Stagg) have that specific pale chocolate brown knits that you are after, I have the (Stagg AC-972) and it's a beauty.

Now there is the elusive Buzz Fitzwell (44-10479) which is one of my fav as it looks like an original beside the label but the knits are green.


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[Dany McDonald]

Ideally I’d want a B-10 close to this or I could get a pair of RW A-9 trousers

Probably pretty easy to find on ebay.

You could also match Paul Reed A-9 with The few Paul Reed B-10....

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[Grant]

Can't speak to current Eastman B-10's and alpaca/alpaca blends, but the alpaca lining in the ones I've bought second hand sure look identical to the lining in my original Arnoff B-15 and Rough Wear B-10 (sold off recently) and are just as warm. Ditto for my old Real McCoy's Stagg B-10.
Maybe BR has upped their game, but the lining in my old BR Rough Wear B-10 was crap when it to keeping me warm.
BTW, don't give up on the second hand when looking for a good reproduction B-10. Except for my old RM Stagg, all the others were bought second hand.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Here's Buzz Fitzwell 44-10479 and an original... even the cloth is close in color... The Alpaca is also the brown/pinkish tint of original.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Can you believe I let one pass for 180 bucks ..... man sometimes...

 

[leper-colony]

In use in service, they did not shade match, but just used the equipment, small, large, or different color. Just a thought.

 

[ausreenactor]

Thanks for the good information! I’m a size 38. And I was trying to get something to match my A-9 trousers in color. The Bronson collar looks weird in there photos. Is that how it really is? I was considering an Aero but reviews are mixed on there cloth jackets.

Yahoo Japan will have lots of 38s mate.

 

[Lenroydavis88]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403179719897?hash=item5ddf624cd9:g:fVoAAOSwENlhSe63 there's a size 38 Buzz Rickson up on eBay at the moment, looks similar to the Dann Contract you posted

 

[Dimitry M]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403179719897?hash=item5ddf624cd9:g:fVoAAOSwENlhSe63 there's a size 38 Buzz Rickson up on eBay at the moment, looks similar to the Dann Contract you posted

I like it! BUT. It does not say any thing about shipping to the US.

 

[917_k]

If the seller won’t ship to the US, let me know, they can send it to me and I’ll happily ship it on to you (at whatever it costs).

 

[Dany McDonald]

Dimitri, respectfully, I'd stay away from Buzz in-house Crown #5 zip... It will eventually fail, it's been covered here in several posts. It's also non authentic for Type B-10, look for brass Conmar or Talon.

Just my two cents...

Dany

 

[Dimitry M]

holly cow!! i found it!!! https://www.ebay.ca/itm/373824202305

 

[Dimitry M]

yes my trousers are a size 38 and the jacket is a 34 but I'm not sure how can find another B-10 of this contract for this price again

 

[Dimitry M]

i think im going to pull the trigger on it later in the week and try my hand. wish me luck

 

[Peter242]

i think im going to pull the trigger on it later in the week and try my hand. wish me luck

Good look ! The jacket looks good

 

[917_k]

I hope you’re prepared to pay a bit, because the chances of that jacket staying at that price are slim. The fact it’s a size 34 won’t help it, as it’s going to be too small for most people, but prices for original B-10s have shot up in the last year and this one is in good condition.

 

[917_k]

Said they weren’t cheap…..