90's Schott Milspec Jackets

[smgiven]

Hello,

I've recently purchased a MIUSA Schott A-1987-01 A2 jacket. I can't find much about it, but what I can find (one-piece back, no hand-warmer pockets, drawing no.30-1415 tag on the back, tighter fit, what looks to be better quality leather than usual, and some threads on here) have led me to believe it is a rare milspec Schott jacket made between 1987 and 1996.

Does anyone have more info on these jackets? I've heard the quality is good, but just how good is it? What's the leather like? Are they worth the 260 USD I paid for it?

Cheers.

 

[barnabus]

I've heard the quality is good, but just how good is it? What's the leather like?

I guess you don't have the jacket in hand yet, otherwise you'd be the ideal person to answer these questions!

 

[smgiven]

I guess you don't have the jacket in hand yet, otherwise you'd be the ideal person to answer these questions!

Yeah you are right lol, the main reason I posted this is because I've never felt a proper leather jacket, and nobody I know has one I can compare too.

 

[Harris HTM]

it is a rare milspec Schott jacket made between 1987 and 1996.

I doubt it. As far as I know Schott did bot produce any a2 jackets for the armed forces, at least not at that period, check also the link below.
Unless you mean a military inspired civilian jacket.
Post in thread 'The Mighty A-2: A Guide to the Army Air Forces’ Leather Flying Jacket' https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...rces’-leather-flying-jacket.35493/post-500131

 

[l0fielectronic]

I think it gets a mention or two in this thread here... https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/schott-a-2-question.24650/

 

[Peacoat]

Schott has never had a military contract for an A-2 or any other leather jacket. Don't confuse "Mil Spec" with a military contract. It may have had a contract or two for peacoats during the war, but its historians couldn't tell me when that was, how many contracts it had, or how many peacoats it produced. So I am suspicious of even that claim.

 

[amonr4]

Schott has never had a military contract for an A-2 or any other leather jacket. Don't confuse "Mil Spec" with a military contract. It may have had a contract or two for peacoats during the war, but its historians couldn't tell me when that was, how many contracts it had, or how many peacoats it produced. So I am suspicious of even that claim.

Schott did produce military jackets for Air Force during World War II B3 a2 g1 also they did produce peacoat for Navy. they had military contract for over 50 years

 

[Harris HTM]

Schott did produce military jackets for Air Force during World War II B3 a2 g1

And your sources are?

 

[Peacoat]

Schott did produce military jackets for Air Force during World War II B3 a2 g1 also they did produce peacoat for Navy. they had military contract for over 50 years

Not saying this isn't correct, but where did you get your information?

 

[amonr4]

Not saying this isn't correct, but where did you get your information?

The success story of the American brand "Schott NYC" - an article from AVIATOR experts

Want to know the history of the Schott NYC brand ⏩ or where to buy SHOTT NYC clothes ❓ Read the article ✅ about this brand on the blog of the AVIATOR store ❕

aviator.shop

 

[amonr4]

Not saying this isn't correct, but where did you get your information?

Another source

Schott NYC - History, Philosophy, & Iconic Products

We unpack the legendary Schott NYC, designers of the most archetypal leather jacket styles and overall manufactures of ice-cold cool.

www.heddels.com

 

[Harris HTM]

http://[URL]https://aviator.shop/en/istoriya-uspekha-amerikanskogo-brenda-schott-nyc/

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Another source

http://[URL]https://www.heddels.com/2020/12/schott-nyc-history-philosophy-iconic-products/

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I see.

 

[Peacoat]

Another source

http://[URL]https://www.heddels.com/2020/12/schott-nyc-history-philosophy-iconic-products/

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In this history by Schott, it doesn't mention contracting with the military to supply leather jackets. I would think that if it did, the company would certainly have included this in its official history. It does mention the peacoat during WWII.