BRONCO AC 29191

[Roughwear]

I have been on the look out for a decent size 44 Bronco for several years to add to my collection. I managed to buy this one recently and am very pleased with it. It is made from spray finished hh and dates from 1942 when Bronco was awarded this their first of two contracts. It is in well preserved condition with eveything being original. I like the contrast between the dark brown knits and the russet hh. The Crown zip is in excellent condition and runs very smoothly. It was issued to Lt Lloyd L Barnes (B. 1917) who enlisted in the USAAF, on 7th April 1942 in Dallas, Texas. This is very nice wearable jacket.

 

[arclight]

Another good score for you Andrew...........super looking jacket.

Merry Christmas...........arclight

 

[deand]

You find the best, Andrew! That hide has matured like fine wine. Great shape, too! I wear a 44, butI'll bet that a vintage like that one would be tight, eh?





dean

 

[Persimmon]

Andrew,
It looks a great purchase.
Love the collar.
Love the colour and I think it may well a great fit for you.
And with history too.
Best Wishres to you for tomorrow and I hope we meet up at Duxford this year.
Roll on the shows.
Happy Christmas

 

[TankBuster]

Very Nice! Like the fact that it is named! Adds a nice little touch!

 

[SuinBruin]

Nice jacket and so emblematic of the Bronco pattern -- russet HH, bar-tacked hanger, beveled pocket corners, Crown zip, wider sleeve ends. I love it.

 

[Weasel_Loader]

Yep, you sure do find the gems Andrew. Very nice Bronco. Have fun with it my friend.

 

[RCSignals]

Amasing jacket.

Lt Barnes must have hardly worn it.

 

[nogbat]

so it looks like you have your christmas present andrew,,, merry christmas to you and your family//

 

[bazelot]

Awesome jacket Andrew, it looks like it was barely worn.
I am still waiting for my original Bronco to be delivered. Could you post measurements of the jacket?

 

[Roughwear]

Here are the measurements: Armpit to armpit: 23", across the shoulders: 19", sleeve (including knit): 25.5 and down the back from base of collar: 25.25". I hopes these measurements help you Tom.

 

[bazelot]

Here are the measurements: Armpit to armpit: 23", across the shoulders: 19", sleeve (including knit): 25.5 and down the back from base of collar: 25.25". I hopes these measurements help you Tom.

Thanks Andrew. It does help. It looks llike the one i am still waiting for is a size 42 then. the stated measurements are as follows. The size tag is missing.

ARMPIT TO ARMPIT 22 INCHES

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 18 INCHES

NECK SEAM TO END OF WAIST BAND 25 INCHES

SHOULDER SEAM TO END OF CUFF 25 INCHES