Gorgdon & Furgison M-422a.42. Bargain BIN $400

[chamboid]

This looks to be a bargain, relined, with new referb size tag sewn in, looks in really good knick especially the mouton. I think $400 is a steal, and a decent size

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USN-M-422a-flig ... 2322b5385a

 

[mindful]

the pictures could be taken better to see more detail

 

[ausreenactor]

This looks to be a bargain, relined, with new referb size tag sewn in, looks in really good knick especially the mouton. I think $400 is a steal, and a decent size

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USN-M-422a-flig ... 2322b5385a

Hit the tit on $200 and take your chances?

Couchy

 

[Dr H]

Blast...just what I'm looking for, but I need a 44... :roll:

 

[Dr H]

This looks to be a bargain, relined, with new referb size tag sewn in, looks in really good knick especially the mouton. I think $400 is a steal, and a decent size

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USN-M-422a-flig ... 2322b5385a

Excuse my ignorance (learning more about USN jackets), but what part of the pattern identifies it as a G&F?

From Roger's sizing chart, a G&F 44 (in his possession) is:

M-422a, Gordon & Ferguson size 44
Front Back Front Back
Pit to Pit Pit to Pit Shoulder Length Length Sleeve

23.50 23.00 19.50 25.50 26.25 27.00

Does anybody have any info for a 42 in this pattern? Is the pit to pit a solid 22?

Hopefully the 42 has shorter sleeves

 

[Dr H]

Nope...

Apparently: Pit to pit is 20 1/2 inches. Sleeve length is 22 inches. Half shoulder measurement is 6 inches. Back length is 26 inches.

Too small for me...

 

[SuinBruin]

Nope...

Apparently: Pit to pit is 20 1/2 inches. Sleeve length is 22 inches. Half shoulder measurement is 6 inches. Back length is 26 inches.

Too small for me...

22" sleeves? Sounds like it was made for someone with T. rex arms.

 

[Dr H]

Didn't bother looking that far after I'd seen the chest measurement.
I guess the arm is the pit to cuff.

 

[Roughwear]

Sounds like a size 38 or very small 40. It appears to have been rebuilt at some stage. The goatskin looks ok with out issues.

 

[ciddu]

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From Roger's sizing chart, a G&F 44 (in his possession) is:

M-422a, Gordon & Ferguson size 44
Front Back Front Back
Pit to Pit Pit to Pit Shoulder Length Length Sleeve

23.50 23.00 19.50 25.50 26.25 27.00

Does anybody have any info for a 42 in this pattern? Is the pit to pit a solid 22?

Hopefully the 42 has shorter sleeves

Hello, My G&F 42 has these sizes:
pit to pit 22.4
shoulder to shoulder 19.7
shoulder to cuff ( excluding cuff lenght) 22.4
pit to cuff (excluding cuff) 14.6

 

[Dr H]

Many thanks - so I should probably still go for a 44" (with short sleeves!).
I need to try one of these things on...
Is there anybody in the SE of England with a 42" or a 44" G&F?
Thanks
Ian

 

[Roughwear]

Yes. I have a near mint size 42, but it's not for sale.

 

[Dr H]

Andrew, could you post the measurements please? Does it compare with a 42 in an A-2 pattern or wear larger because of the bi-fold?
If I'm going to Kent I'd be grateful if I could try it for size please. My AN-J-3 is marked 40, but appears a size larger, but I don't how typical this is for bi-fold patterns.

 

[ciddu]

Hello Ian,
if you need any more measurements from my G&F - it's a 416 contract size 42- just let me know, and I'll get it as soon as I get home from work tonight.

 

[Roughwear]

Andrew, could you post the measurements please? Does it compare with a 42 in an A-2 pattern or wear larger because of the bi-fold?
If I'm going to Kent I'd be grateful if I could try it for size please. My AN-J-3 is marked 40, but appears a size larger, but I don't how typical this is for bi-fold patterns.

I have just posted a review here Ian.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13254

Size 42 original A2s varied in size as you know Ian. The G&F jacket is longer in the body, by about 1.5" and has longer sleeves, again by about 1.5". The pit measurement is similar to many wartime size 42 A2s, which vary mainly from 22" to 23". The bi-swing back makes it very comfortable for driving in.

You are very welcome to pop along and see it in the flesh.

 

[chamboid]

The jacket has been relisted with an even lower selling price. Someone take it