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Type A-2: Bronco MFG. Corp.
The jackets made by Bronco MFG. Co. of New York are very well known among collectors. They have a
distinctive design, with beveled pocket corners, wide square shoulders, and tight sleeve tops. Originals came in
goatskin and horsehide, and these leathers are available from Good Wear Leather.
We have been able to take apart a rough original to get our pattern as accurate as possible.
The body and sleeves of Broncos are slender, while some have large sleeve ends. The design works best
with fairly slender people, and as with any leather jacket, wearing it often will make the leather
more and more comfortable.
The shoulders are wide and very square, which gives this contract a strong, athletic look. One
can easily see the similarities between Broncos and United Sheeplined A-2s, as both companies were
in the family of Isaak Spiewak (as was I. Spiewak & Sons, another A-2 maker).
Details of this contract:
- russet or seal horsehide and goatskin
- snug fitting torso and wide shoulders
- tight arms at the top
- quarter-inch top stitching around body seams
- beveled pocket corners
- dull brown lining and usually medium brown or OD green thread color
- throat clip has dimple, and double-barrel black closures
- small ring snaps
- leather hanger strap is bar-tack stitced
- mid-brown knits
- bell Talon and Crown zippers
This jacket is of a very slender and athletic design.
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of a size 44 Bronco MFG. Co. A-2 made with russet brown goatskin. |
Please contact us for more information about this Bronco MFG. Co. Type A-2 through our e-mail: info@goodwearleather.com.
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