CBI A2 from S.N. Knopf Mfg., Co

[Roughwear]

This is the second Knopf A2 that I have owned. The contract was awarded on 18th May 1942 and only 10,000 were made and for this reason originals are rarely seen these days. This CBI example is a size 44 has clearly seen plenty of action. The wristlets are replacements as is the NOS Talon zip. Originally it had a M-41 Talon, but this zip was defective. Some originals also had M-40 Conmar zippers fitted. The horse hide displays considerable grain. Like the Cable 27753, the maker used small nickel ring snaps made by Rau Fastener Co.

 

[dujardin]

cool one

nice blood chit

 

[ausreenactor]

An amazing find Andrew. Certainly a rare (contract) - rare (patched CBI) A-2. Now stop showing off...

Couchy...

 

[CBI]

very cool - the collection keeps growing for sure!!!

 

[Roughwear]

very cool - the collection keeps growing for sure!!!

I'm not sure about that John as I have sold several A2 in recent months. Part of the fun of collecting is getting the next jacket and parting with ones that for whatever reason can be let go without too many tears being shed!

 

[CBI]

still, a much larger collection than most of us!!!!! Enjoy!

 

[Roughwear]

Thanks. I will do.

 

[FlyingYankee]

That's a dream jacket for me . It doesn't get any better than that.

 

[saucerfiend]

Great lookin' Knopf, Andrew! Is this built by design to be a bit snugger in the chest?


Brian

 

[Roughwear]

Great lookin' Knopf, Andrew! Is this built by design to be a bit snugger in the chest?


Brian

Thanks Brian. Yes it is a little snugger in the chest than the Poughkeepsie, which is a design feature of this A2.

 

[TankBuster]

Very nice Andrew! Even the patches are in great shape!