Help! Is this L-2A Real?

[Pilot]

Shell, studs, liner, arm zip maybe tag look legit.
Knits, front zip, knits are remakes and not as they should be.
A lot of work ahead to make it wearable especially the wear on the cuff area.
As for the costs… front zip blackened Conmar 200 Euro plus labor.
Knits Mash repros 90 Euro plus labor
Material ( butchered from an original N-2A )to recreate the arms 100 Euro plus labor
Shipping, taxes, duties etc unknown
Labor approx 1 day to undoe and redo it all.

As for the actual value of an original all legit L-2a size depending… larger size go up to 2K.
Smaller than L or 42 arround 1K.

My experience.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

It is a possible flaw on the fabric, as well

 

[Pilot]

It is a possible flaw on the fabric, as well

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Agree… as listed in my post .. whole arms to be changed…

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Agree… as listed in my post .. whole arms to be changed…

Bruce, yes, I read it carefully.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

640 is way too expensive!

Like some other folks already pointed out you need to consider the expenses for the restoration as well

Take your time - the one i found 6 months ago was significantly less than 600 bucks and it came fully patched in size L

it is kinda trim on me - seems i'd need a XL ...

Yeah maybe not a good comparison coz for the price it was the find of a lifetime but should give some guidance in finding a range of value

 

[Pilot]

640 is way too expensive!

Like some other folks already pointed out you need to consider the expenses for the restoration as well

Take your time - the one i found 6 months ago was less than 300 bucks and it came fully patched in size L

it is kinda trim on me - seems i'd need a XL ...

Yeah maybe not a good comparison coz for the price it was the find of a lifetime but should give some guidance in finding a range of value

Nice jacket Thomas, a L-2 A is much rarer than an L-2B even if patched and very nice

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Nice jacket Thomas, a L-2 A is much rarer than an L-2B even if patched and very nice

Sorry Brice didn't get that detail ...

Yeah for sure

 

[Pilot]

Sorry Brice didn't get that detail ...

Yeah for sure

No worries Thomas, BTW, you have great patched jackets… amazing patches!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Guys, don't compare L-2B's and L-2A's in term of value and rarity. They are two of the same type but different breed in collectables.

You are dealing with a different length of production and numbers made and time frame that puts the L-2A way ahead in term of rarity. And then the L-2, the king of the hill...

I would actually try to deal this one Anorak, but ask for detailed images of the liner and knits, etc first, its salty and can have some surprises here and there. Nylon is very strong but those oldies will often show rips and holes from usage etc. The wrists are problematic from here, but it may be an easy fix too. Maybe ask @Maverickson what he thinks about a full restoration if that is in your plans.

If you buy it, show it!

D

 

[ButteMT61]

Sound great , any pics to share?
Thankyou.

I do. Just have to find them. That's becoming more of a challenge!

 

[Pilot]

I do. Just have to find them. That's becoming more of a challenge!

Thankyou..

 

[Anorak]

640 is way too expensive!

Like some other folks already pointed out you need to consider the expenses for the restoration as well

Take your time - the one i found 6 months ago was significantly less than 600 bucks and it came fully patched in size L

it is kinda trim on me - seems i'd need a XL ...

Yeah maybe not a good comparison coz for the price it was the find of a lifetime but should give some guidance in finding a range of value

Amazing find! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Anorak]

Guys, don't compare L-2B's and L-2A's in term of value and rarity. They are two of the same type but different breed in collectables.

You are dealing with a different length of production and numbers made and time frame that puts the L-2A way ahead in term of rarity. And then the L-2, the king of the hill...

I would actually try to deal this one Anorak, but ask for detailed images of the liner and knits, etc first, its salty and can have some surprises here and there. Nylon is very strong but those oldies will often show tears and holes from usage etc. The wrists are problematic from here, but it may be an easy fix too. Maybe ask @Maverickson what he thinks about a full restoration if that is in your plans.

If you buy it, show it!

D

Thank you very much!

 

[Pilot]

Yeh, no way I'd spend close to that. Keep waiting and looking...too much trouble and way too much money, IMO...

Any news from the photos? Maybe your son can assist with new photos.
Thankyou

 

[ButteMT61]

Yeah, I found a couple...it's wrinkled from the shipping but I'll also ask him to get some new ones when it's straightened out. I'll post up in a bit.

 

[ButteMT61]

So I think it's an L2-B. Not up on these like I should be, but here's one he got for a good price.

 

[Pilot]

So I think it's an L2-B. Not up on these like I should be, but here's one he got for a good price.View attachment 158253

So I think it's an L2-B. Not up on these like I should be, but here's one he got for a good price.View attachment 158253

Yes L-2B.Not L-2A… two different jackets and periodes of time.
Whats the brand and whats on the zippers markings if I may ask?

 

[ButteMT61]

Yes L-2B.Not L-2A… two different jackets and periodes of time.
Whats the brand and whats on the zippers markings if I may ask?

I'll get that today for you...

 

[Pilot]

I'll get that today for you...

Thankyou.
The knits look a bit stressed.
A name tag was there at some stage, right?
Interesting.

 

[Pilot]

Please also send a photo of this part.
Thankyou!