Best repro G-1 ?

[Vcruiser]

Is this supposed to be a PM or post? ...Talk about making someone feel like they're walking on eggshells....
You gotta be kidding...
All in fun
Van

 

[hacker]

..... but I'd prefer a jacket with the front seam over the back and side like the Church - the Church being my Holy Grail.

Cheers,
Bill French

The real deal for ya buddy!....gut in, head high


Hacker

 

[Grant]

Hacker,
Sweet Church! Nothing like an original when it comes to USN jackets.

 

[Vcruiser]

..... but I'd prefer a jacket with the front seam over the back and side like the Church - the Church being my Holy Grail.

Cheers,
Bill French

The real deal for ya buddy!....gut in, head high

Hacker

Nice Church...but I'm very suspicious of that expression....
Here in HoosierLand we might almost call that a **** eatin grin.
Nothing personal..but of course...

 

[hacker]

Nice Church...but I'm very suspicious of that expression....
Here in HoosierLand we might almost call that a **** eatin grin.
Nothing personal..but of course...

Hacker

Just saw Van's reply to your jacket post - it seems to be in fun - well, at least I hope it is - if anything comes of it let me know.

Cheers,
Bill French

Bill...HELP! :lol: :lol: :lol:

IB Grinnin

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks guys and I couldn't cut out the gut but I thought I'd spare ya the mug. Wing its a great jacket and the goat is just incredible And for once we agree. :lol: I don't think theres a better Navy repro out there. Grant, if there were affordable originals in a size 52 I'd be all over them. I do have a killer IF-7823C size 48 (huge 48) and that is very RARE.

 

[Curahee]

Well I did it ! bought another one and it's a rare one to be sure only produced in 1955 for a short time no pics yet but here's
the label

 

[Corey]

Curahee,

That's a one you don't see very often. Judging by the label it's in very good condition. Any pics of the rest? I've had a couple of these in the past (LW Foster) but not in great condition.

Navy jackets are great and still relatively easy (compared to e.g. A-2's) to find, even the earlier 1950's models.

Here's a 73823 Cagleco I picked up a while back. Almost all the elements are in perfect condition except for the collar which has some rub spots. There were a bunch of patches and nametag which were removed which is a pity.

 

[Curahee]

No pics yet, soon though and you're right about finding nice early 50's G-1's.
The "2 AMEND #2" part sets it apart + it has a production date now that other
early G-1's don't have and I have a bunch of other stuff of the original owner
including some paperwork. Anyway I place some pics ASAP.

Mine is without stich holes and the knint and mouton will be replaced. The rest
is left as it is and is 100% intact including the original Conmar zipper