Pulled the trigger on this A-2 from ebay, think it's a Dubow....

[Dany McDonald]

HI,

Yesterday I acquired what could be a Dubow 27798 (?) on ebay. I paid $420. It has seen better days, yet I find it very appealing and I will try to have fun and restore it. For now, a zipper change is needed, knits be fixed and a new tag would be super great. Think it's a 40, so a wearer for me.

Here are some images, is Dubow the manufacturer? Tell me what you think.





Thanks,

Dany

 

[Pilot]

Congrats...
I believe the same.
The pointed collar tips tell it.
BTW, compare these tips with the repros offered...

 

[stanier]

I agree too with the shape of the remains of the label stitching in the lining for a 27798 contract jacket. I admire your pluck though Dany taking that on a restoration journey. Apart from the leather shell, it looks like it needs everything else! Bet it will look excellent at the end though!

 

[Skyhawk]

Yep Dubow. The collar points and Check out the label size from the left over thread.

 

[MikeyB-17]

I dunno I reckon that could be wearable as is! Seen way worse! Fabulous leather!

 

[foster]

Definitely looks DuBow

 

[B-Man2]

The collar and the stitching around the label place definitely suggest that this is a Dubow. But... I’ve looked through the ELC Manuel and I can’t find any Dubow contract using that zip. The zip looks to be a Talon -m39 No 5 auto lock . Which was on 2 Rough Wear Contracts. I’m no expert but if you could show us the pocket flaps and collar and pocket snaps that would help pin it down. Pocket corners and epaulets photos would also help.

 

[Dany McDonald]

B-man, the zip is a 1950's brass Talon. Probably replaced some time after the war.

I will post better pics when I get it.

D

 

[Grant]

Yeah, it's a 60's Talon and definitely a Dubow and a nice looking one at that. Well done!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Speaking of Dubow, just saw you original goat Dubow........ Man that is nice.

 

[blackrat2]

That’s nice
Large jackets are for sure much harder to find in wearable condition

 

[B-Man2]

Stand corrected .., nicely done guys!

 

[Grant]

Thanks! Goat Dubow's are few and far between these days.

 

[Dany McDonald]

It's so new, it's mint, it's beautiful. I had to check to make sure you posted words saying it's an original in you reply...

D

 

[ausreenactor]

Thanks! Goat Dubow's are few and far between these days.

No 'kidding'!

 

[saucerfiend]

Congrats...
I believe the same.
The pointed collar tips tell it.
BTW, compare these tips with the repros offered...

Tips match my GW 27798 perfectly!

Brian

 

[mulceber]

Nice find! It's gonna need a lot of love, but at $420, you got a good deal. Why the need for a new zipper though? Looks fine from what I can see of it.

 

[Pilot]

Tips match my GW 27798 perfectly!

Brian

Yup but only GW.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Mulceber, yes the zipper is okay, it's just not original and the black tape is too black....

Wish I could obtain a repro crown, but I not holding my breath. I am looking at a Talon on mash site. I am not sure of all the options on zippers I'll keep looking around

D

 

[Skyhawk]

You could always pop off the top stop and change out the slider. Not a perfect fix but you would not have change the whole zipper that way.