What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Chandler]

In the US I’d say $300-400, tops.

Korean War era vintages could run just a little bit more.

 

[ZuZu]

I don't know much about G-1s. I'd have to read the very good thread about USN jackets in detail.
I haven't delved into it yet, perhaps a little deliberately, as there are already too many jackets I'd like to have.
But from what I understand, it seems that there are still original G-1s available, in wearable condition, for a decent price ?
If so, then I'd rather bet on an original.

A real beginner's question : what price should I consider spending to get a nice original (Korean War/Vietnam War) and portable G-1 ?

Korean War G-1s are much cooler than Vietnam War G-1s- I'd pay up to $1,000 for a mint 55J14 or 7823 in my size and $500 to $600 for a wearable one. The Vietnam G-1s are worth more the closer you are to 1960- a 7823 A or B is worth much more than a 7823 d or E. So a range of $600 close to 1960 to $400 toward 1969.

IMO

 

[Kermit3D]

Korean War G-1s are much cooler than Vietnam War G-1s- I'd pay up to $1,000 for a mint 55J14 or 7823 in my size and $500 to $600 for a wearable one. The Vietnam G-1s are worth more the closer you are to 1960- a 7823 A or B is worth much more than a 7823 d or E. So a range of $600 close to 1960 to $400 toward 1969.

IMO

Thank you very much ZuZu, very useful informations.
I need to learn my lessons before I know exactly what I'm looking for.

... but I know myself.... I hope I don't end up spending $1500 on a NOS jacket from the early 50's

 

[ZuZu]

Thank you very much ZuZu, very useful informations.
I need to learn my lessons before I know exactly what I'm looking for.

... but I know myself.... I hope I don't end up spending $1500 on a NOS jacket from the early 50's

Hahaha! You will- and it will be worth it. A wearable G-1 from 1960 back is a lot of fun to wear and as good and durable as any repro.

 

[mulceber]

Hahaha! You will- and it will be worth it. A wearable G-1 from 1960 back is a lot of fun to wear and as good and durable as any repro.

Seconded! Goatskin + nylon thread is a winning combination when it comes to withstanding the test of time.

 

[mulceber]

Korean War G-1s are much cooler than Vietnam War G-1s- I'd pay up to $1,000 for a mint 55J14 or 7823 in my size and $500 to $600 for a wearable one. The Vietnam G-1s are worth more the closer you are to 1960- a 7823 A or B is worth much more than a 7823 d or E. So a range of $600 close to 1960 to $400 toward 1969.

IMO

Agreed - I should have read a bit closer - I was thinking $300-400 for a Vietnam G-1 (mainly thinking about D- and E-series). Korean War would be significantly higher.

 

[Ritchy]

OK... I need a G-1 !
... I'll read the thread on USN jackets right away.

For your information, my 1946 W&G ANJ3-A, size 40, in horsehide, will probably go on sale soon.

 

[D97x7]

Crickey, an upload worked on the first attempt, happy days.
5* Dubow

 

[Griffon_301]

once finished (knits will be replaced once they arrive from Japan), my Star 7823D from 1971 will have set me back about 350 Euros. leather and lining is great, so this jacket will have loads of life in it still...

 

[Kermit3D]

For your information, my 1946 W&G ANJ3-A, size 40, in horsehide, will probably go on sale soon.

Interessent, thank you for this proposal.
But I'm afraid a size 40 is a bit small, especially for the length of the sleeves.
I'm 6'02 tall and have a 39-inch chest (I have James Stewart syndrome).
Would you have any dimensions for me ?

 

[Flightengineer]

Interessent, thank you for this proposal.
But I'm afraid a size 40 is a bit small, especially for the length of the sleeves.
I'm 6'02 tall and have a 39-inch chest (I have James Stewart syndrome).
Would you have any dimensions for me ?

you can't go wrong with 42
these jackets usually have longer sleeves than A2 in same size

 

[Nickb123]

Thanks Kermit, it means a lot coming from someone with your eye for detail. I'm a big fan of the early Foster G-1s. Just a really great silhouette and collar shape. If you're interested in a great repro, you know the folks to talk to. AVI would be a solid choice too, as their 55J14 is a copy of an early Foster.

It’s so funny Jan. It looks trim (as is the cut) on you, but I thought it looked the same on me and I know I have a bigger chest!

Korean War G-1s are much cooler than Vietnam War G-1s- I'd pay up to $1,000 for a mint 55J14 or 7823 in my size and $500 to $600 for a wearable one. The Vietnam G-1s are worth more the closer you are to 1960- a 7823 A or B is worth much more than a 7823 d or E. So a range of $600 close to 1960 to $400 toward 1969.

IMO

the only thing I’d argue is that Vietnam era G-1s smell better.

 

[Ritchy]

Interessent, thank you for this proposal.
But I'm afraid a size 40 is a bit small, especially for the length of the sleeves.
I'm 6'02 tall and have a 39-inch chest (I have James Stewart syndrome).
Would you have any dimensions for me ?

I posted a topic about the jacket: https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/the-mystery-jacket.31169/

 

[Kermit3D]

I posted a topic about the jacket: https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/the-mystery-jacket.31169/

Oh yes indeed, I hadn't made the connection with this jacket. It's in incredible condition ! a beautiful jacket, I didn't even know it existed in horsehide.
Unfortunately it's a bit too small for me.

 

[Wz1999]

Original 27798

 

[mulceber]

Squeezing in some jacket wear before a promised heatwave:

 

[A2 B3au]

Haven't had chance to wear this outside yet because of Spanish heatwave but I will in September or October or when I fly to UK but bought from Japan, medium weight denim cut like a 19th century American work sack coat

Dunno why but you were in my dream last night… I can’t remember what jacket u had on tho.. the dreamworld is a crazy place

 

[Chandler]

Dunno why but you were in my dream last night… I can’t remember what jacket u had on tho.. the dreamworld is a crazy place

Paging Dr Freud -- Dr Freud to emergency...

 

[Tattoo A2]

48 degrees in upstate NY this morning, broke out the ELC Monarch for the dogs walk.

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

That looks a really nice one! Very Chuck Yeager