OR66 Jacket - Horsehide Black
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Overview
The 1930s was the "Golden Age of Aviation", the end of Prohibition, the era of Streamline Moderne design, the Great Depression, Big Band and Jazz, the Yankees ruled baseball, and the beginning of WWII. It was a time when things were made and built to last. There was value and common sense in well made, durable consumer products and goods. It was during this decade the "Half Belt" style leather jacket was born. A design that is sleek, minimalist and stripped of any superfluous ornament. To create the O.R.66 Jacket, we started with three authentic period examples of this style jacket from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. From these vintage examples our master pattern and final jacket was created.
We used the finest, select, front quarter panel horsehides to create this jacket. A very special weight and tanning method were chosen to produce a jacket equally at home around town, on a motorcycle, or in a cockpit. Unlike the very stiff and unforgiving 3.5-3.75 oz hides, we chose a 2.75 oz which is more supple and comfortable for a 3+ season range, and won't be weigh you down for every day wear. Our select horsehides are superior in tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and durability to any cow and steer hides in heavier weight classes. The O.R.66 will break in with use and display its characteristics as unique as the individual who wears it.
Without changing the defining design characteristics and silhouette, we updated this timeless style with a few subtle functional updates. Period USN G1 style wind flap and gusseted bi-swing back were added for those of us who ride, there are 2 leather lined interior Napoleon pockets taken from custom leather jackets made for Federal Agents that can withstand holding backup pieces, and a zippered "hide-away" pocket in the back of the collar for a spare cuff key to bug out cash. Unique to this year's edition we are featuring a reproduction M1942 USMC Frogskin camo liner made just like the original in 100% cotton herringbone twill. The O.R.66 Jacket is available in one color, black.
Buy once, cry once, smile for a lifetime. The O.R.66 is warrantied against manufacturer's defect for the life of the original owner. -
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Specifications
Specifications:
Materials:
- 2.75oz Premium, Front Quarter Panel Horsehide
- Reproduction M1942 USMC Frogskin Camo Cotton Herringbone Twill
- Sateen
- Heavy Gauge Brass YKK 2 Way Front Zipper
- Brass YKK Sleeve and Pocket Zippers
- Heavy Duty Nylon Thread
- Regular Fit, Suitable to Wear Over a Light Mid-Layer
- 23" Center Front Length for Size 40
- 38, 40, 42, 44, 46
- 64oz for Size 40
- Authentic period patterning and design.
- Special tanning and hide weight for faster break-in and 3+ season wear.
- Best in class wear and durability horsehide.
- M1942 USMC Frogskin camo herringbone twill liner.
- Zipper cuffs.
- Buckle cinch waist tabs.
- USN G1 style bi-swing gusseted back for arm mobility.
- USN G1 style wind flap.
- 2-way main zipper for IWB access and adjustability for riding position.
- 1 zippered angled chest pocket.
- 2 zippered hand-warmer pockets.
- 2 snap closure leather lined interior Napoleon pockets.
- 1 zippered collar hide-away pocket.
- Brass eyelet pit vents.
- Sateen lined sleeves.
- Leather zipper pull tabs.
- San Francisco, California, USA
