Vintage 1950s 50s 1960s 60s Buco PJ27 PJ-27 black steerhide leather biker police jacket 46” chest biker motorcycle
$1,192.21
A black leather PJ-27 police biker jacket, dating from the 1950s or early 1960s. Noted flaws - a small repair at the chest pocket flap/seam, some surface wear at the front collar where it folds, the upper and left side of the label’s stitching has come away - please see photos.
Both original labels inside, chest pocket with badge holder rivet holes, press studs around the collar for a removable mouton collar, some brown patina beginning to show around the collar area, all press studs work as they should, all original Talon zippers run smoothly, all seams are solid, stitched pen holder inside the chest pocket, action back for movement, thick, supple steerhide leather, excellent quality, weighs just over 2kg.
Please ask if you would like any close ups or other photos, or if you have any questions.
Measurements taken lying flat -
Pit to pit - 23” (46” doubled)
Shoulders - 19.5’
Arms - 26”
Length - 26”
Please check your measurements carefully!
Shipping from United Kingdom
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- Europe : 1 - 5 weeks
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania : 1 - 5 weeks
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
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Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
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