http://www.ebay.com/itm/281104985753
This vintage double breasted vest was made in the 1950s by the Saddle Sturdy Brand / Glenshore / Denver, Colorado. It has a green plaid corduroy front, fancy buttons, and a yellow back and lining.
Chest (pit to pit): 21″
For more Soo hunting coats, see: Soo1 and Soo2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271166971319
This vintage hunting coat was made by Soo Woolen mills. It is a later variant on the ’30s Soo mackinaw I’m also selling, and while detailing changed over the years, that distinctive collar is still present.
Chest (pit to pit): 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24″
Length (base of collar to hem): 29″
This one probably dates from the 1950s or ’60s. Nice to see that brass talon with the red leather pull on it. It seems a lot of sellers use that particular design of zip to date something to the ’50s, but you see it used for decades after that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281073934823
This vintage coat is a “Maine Guide” by Congress. It has two handwarmer pockets, two buttoned breast pockets and a zipper front. The zipper is a brass Conmar. Taped seams inside, unlined.
Chest (pit to pit): 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24″
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281073941433
This vintage hunting coat was made by Midwest Outerwear in the 1970s. It has a red taped Talon main zipper, and a nylon toothed chain pull zip on the pocket. The jacket has been heavily worn, with tears to the lining, staining.
Chest (pit to pit): 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22″
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281072608895
This vintage coat was made in the early 1960s by Penney’s. It has a brass talon zipper front, with red zipper tape, a wide collar, and a plaid lining. There are two flapped front pockets, and a game pouch.
Chest (pit to pit): 45″
Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24″
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271165286417
This vintage shirt was made in Canada. It has a two pocket front, with cats eye buttons, and a fantastic label depicting a four motor airliner.
Chest: 25″
Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23″
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271162993951
This reproduction jacket has a great vintage style. Leather front and collar, with zipper breast pocket and round stitching on the pockets. Belt back with side adjusters, and yoked shoulders. Diamond weave green and black wool plaid. There is leather reinforcement on the cuffs and leather patches on the elbows.
Chest: 23″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/2″
I saw one of these on Ira Gitlin at the Blob’s Park Buddy Holly tribute concert back in early February, and commented on what a cool jacket it was. Somewhat weirdly, the next day I found a nearly identical jacket and snapped it up. It’s funny how the world works.
Photo by Michael G. Stewart
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281070743767
This vintage jacket was made in the 1950s by Gordon and Ferguson of St. Paul, MN under their Field and Stream label. It is a western style jacket, with peak lapels, buttoned saddlebag pockets, and a yoked back with bi-swing shoulders.
Chest: 22″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Shoulder to cuff: 24″
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271159624677
This vintage Woolrich coat has really great detailing. It has a brass Talon zipper front, with a buttoned wind flap. It is fully belted, with a chunky metal belt buckle. The handwarmer pockets close with brass talon zippers, and have leather reinforcements at the ends. The pocket trim forms the belt loops in the tradition of norfolk jackets. The front patch pockets are of the saddlebag variety, allowing them to expand when used. The coat has a hood, and a full sherpa lining, with quilted nylon in the sleeves. It is tagged a size 46, but with the 46″ chest measurement, fits like a size 42.
Chest (pit to pit): 23″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Shoulder to Cuff: 25″
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281052513450
There were a lot of companies producing these hunting jackets, but for me, Woolrich is the iconic one. That giant rounded collar, the button front. Simple and rugged. One served me well in the pouring rain of Alaska and against the Canadian maritime wind. It’s hard to find one in mint condition. These were not fashion, they were utilitarian pieces, used for decades, until there was nothing left. Tears and repairs are the norm. Woodsmoke and rain a way of life. This one is the short version, less commonly seen than the four pocket version.
