Its time to break out the G1s

[JOHNO]

California Sportswear 7823 series, I recently bought from blaze424.

And my old 72E series Star Sportswear,

Anyone else?

 

[CBI]

I own a Cal Sports G-1, same size - they are really nice!

 

[JOHNO]

I've been wearing the Star Sportswear G1 lately but I'll switch over to the Cali as the weather cools more, I have more room for layers with it.

 

[johnwayne]

Hmm...know which one I think is best! The Cal Sports wear is not unlike my '57 Cagleco (that'll be coming out any day now) - the nice colour to the collar I think, makes the jacket - the faux collars just dont do it for me. Nice sheen and patina to the leather too on yours -enjoy!!

Cheers
Wayne

 

[jonnyboy]

Nice jackets!

I've been wearing my 1957 Cagleco a fair amount recently too. It's a jacket that I'd never sell!

Cheers,

Jon

 

[Marv]

Nice jackets!

I've been wearing my 1957 Cagleco a fair amount recently too. It's a jacket that I'd never sell!

Cheers,

Jon

Now that's a fantastic looking G1, I can see why you would never sell her.........

 

[jonnyboy]

Thanks Paul,

It was covered in dirt and stank when I bought it a few years ago (off ebay from someone in Thailand). Looked like it had been kept in a damp cellar. A wash in the bath and some Pecards leather dressing sorted it out though! It's my favourite G-1 that I've owned.

Cheers,

Jon

 

[Marv]

Thanks Paul,

It was covered in dirt and stank when I bought it a few years ago (off ebay from someone in Thailand). Looked like it had been kept in a damp cellar. A wash in the bath and some Pecards leather dressing sorted it out though! It's my favourite G-1 that I've owned.

Cheers,

Jon

hey Jon,

I have a similar project waiting to go with a 1968 Martin Lane Co G1, it's in pretty good nick and the mouton has faded to a lovely golden shade.
the goatskin is in good condition but like yours it going to need a bath to get the remains of whatever was used on the leather previously off then I can treat it with some pecards etc.

the knits are in reasonable condition however I suspect that they have been replaced at some point as the cuffs don't match the waist band in colour so may have that done at a later stage.

It's a size 46" but fits more like a 44" and seems a little short in the body (arm length is fine) compared to my ELC G1 so not sure whether the jacket was manufactured as a Short or whether this is just a feature of the specific contract.

but anyway, once I get around to starting on the clean up process I will post up some pics for you chaps to see etc.......

 

[JOHNO]

Hmm...know which one I think is best! The Cal Sports wear is not unlike my '57 Cagleco (that'll be coming out any day now) - the nice colour to the collar I think, makes the jacket - the faux collars just dont do it for me. Nice sheen and patina to the leather too on yours -enjoy!!

Cheers
Wayne

Surprisingly, other than the collar and fuller cut of the Cal the quality of the Star is comparable. Even the thickness of the goat is the same.

 

[JOHNO]

I just noticed some interesting markings on the inside pocket of the Cal Sportswear G1, what do you guys make of it?

 

[oose]

Try here, VP-47, hope this helps
http://www.vpnavy.org/vp47.html

All the best
stu

 

[fleet16b]

Well considering today it is 6 deg c here in Canada, I have had the G1 out ever since I bought it a week ago.
Love it ! , a very good jacket for fall weather
By the end of Nov , the Irvins will be out however there has been the odd day I could have worn one already. :shock:

 

[airfrogusmc]

I have a Irvin Foster 7823C from the mid 1960s...

 

[Peter Graham]

OK, it's not a G-1 but here's one of my favourite jackets, my AN-J-3A.

 

[JOHNO]

Peter, your outstanding AN-J-3a is welcome!

 

[ScottoLaw]

Great pics of some really nice G-1s! Here is my first original G-1 maker purchase. A Ralph Edwards "C" series. Overall I think it is a nice example with thick leather and mouton. Does anyone know how/why the mouton color changed over the contract years? Just curious if it was a fashion thing or tactical thing, or cost thing lol. Thanks and hope you like the pics.

Scott

 

[RCSignals]

I suspect most of the reason for different colours of mouton is from natural fading, dye reaction to light, etc. they may have all started as similar shades of dark brown.

 

[Roughwear]

My 1957 Cagleco G-1 (Size 44) has been getting quite a few outings recently. It's a really comfortable jacket and is just right for the colder Autumn days.

 

[Marv]

Here's a phtoto of my 1968 Martin Lane Co. G1........not the best pic in the world.

 

[ScottoLaw]

The Martin Lane looks very nice.