Description: Gentlemen, Offered here is this M-65 Field Jacket in Golden Tiger Stripe made by Buzz Rickson. Original, U. S. Army-issue M-65 Field Jackets were never made in Tiger-Stripe fabric, but due to the undisputed coolness and attractiveness of this camouflage pattern, especially the "golden" variants, Buzz Rickson offers such an M-65 Field Jacket for the first time, which has been designed as if it were a commercial model made to military specs. back in the 1960's. Every detail of this example matches the Buzz Rickson U. S. Army-issue copy they have made for years, except this commercial model is offered in one of the variants of Golden Tiger Stripe, has a commercial label, and the sizing is numerical instead of Large, Extra-Large, etc., though the fit is unchanged, as is the use of meticulous copy of a period-correct copy of the famous CROWN zipper. Buzz Rickson’s M-65 Field Jacket in Golden Tiger Stripe offers all of the following original features and more: • Vintage-Style commercial label in the lining • Custom manufacturing of the correct, heavyweight cotton outer shell produced on vintage shuttle looms, in one of the coveted variants of ARVN Golden Tiger Stripe • Custom manufacturing of the correct weight and weave all-cotton lining to precisely match 1965 U. S. military specs. • Exact copy of the heavy-duty 1960's Crown zipper for the frontal closure, with cotton pull tab and the #5 size for the hood compartment, both of which have zip tape made of all-cotton HBT fabric, not incorrect poly-cotton • All-cotton drawstring at waist in lining and on bottom hem of jacket to seal out wind • Bi-swing double-pleated action back for greater range of motion without binding • Snap-closure wind flap in front of zipper to seal out wind • Adjustable Velcro closures on throat latch and gusted, two-position, extendable sleeve cuff • Button-down shoulder epaulets as found on genuine M-65's • Two pleated, generously expandable chest pockets with snap-down flaps • Two large “grenade” pockets with snap-down flaps located on hip/thigh region • Flip-up stand collar with zippered rear compartment that houses stowaway hood with drawstring Please note: This style is compatible with a Buzz Rickson's removable M-65 Field Jacket liner of the same size. (Not included) CONDITION: NEW WITH TAGS SIZE: 38 MEASUREMENTS Pit to pit: 24 Sleeve: 25 1/2 Shoulder: 21 1/2 Back lenght: 31 Let me know if you have any questions. All sales are final. IF YOU ENJOY FLIGHT JACKETS, MAKE SURE TO CHECK US ON INSTAGRAM: TRADEAJACKET (Over 500 jackets in my collection and posting every week)
Price: 575 USD
Location: Bradenton, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-09T00:13:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Theme: Militaria
