M41 Jacket, Reproduction or Original?

[Jimmy907]

So I'm not really sure if this model m41 jacket is real or not. It looked good from the common stitching and colour, I couldn't tell for sure but from other examples this looked pretty good, Tags missing but can see where it used to be (if its genuine)

Let me know your thoughts..

thanks.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jimmy, I have owned several back in the 1980's long before they were copied for the living history market.

The copies now are very very good.

I would say this one is OK going from the pics.

The collars are prone to wear.

In hand examination would be needed to tell 100%.

Cheers, Ade.

[Jimmy907]

Hey Ade,
Thanks for the prompt response.
I did a bit of research and saw a few things that looked good with the jacket, re-stitching on common torn areas, Buttons and the colour.

At the price I paid (Roughly $20 aud) I was happy either way. If it turns out to be the real deal, seeing what m41s go for I'll be over the moon and think it will be my best buy this year!
Thanks again

[reneblacky]

Looks good to me, I have three in my collection, as Ade said needs to be in hand. Smell will help too. got a shot of the zipper?

[Jimmy907]

Hey Rene,
I won this on auction and am just waiting for it to arrive,
Once that happens I will be sure to get some close ups of the zipper,
With the price and time left I didn't have a chance to get anymore photos. At $20 listed under "Ladies jacket" I had to just bid and hope I won lol.
But yeah from all I can see it looks pretty good.
Cheers

[reneblacky]

$20 bucks is a steal!! well done!!

[Jimmy907]

Rene,
I was pretty happy I won't lie..
After hearing of a mate passing and having a awful day at work it was a pretty lifting event for me. Thanks mate