Name: OR66 Jacket - Horsehide Black
SKU: 383539

The PDW OR66 Jacket in premium, front quarter panel horsehide. Handmade in San Francisco, California USA. This is our take on the "Half Belt" style leather jacket, an American style icon since the 1930s and worn worldwide. 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. The OR66 is one of our made in USA products, and of heirloom quality. Available in classic black.

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 horse hides 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 4 oz hides, we chose a 3.25 oz which is more supple and comfortable for a 3 season range, and won't be weigh you down for everyday wear. Our select horse hides 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.

Buy once, cry once, smile for a lifetime. The OR66 is warrantied against manufacturer's defect for the life of the original owner.

Specifications:

Materials:

3.25oz Premium, Front Quarter Panel Horse Hide
6.50oz MILSPEC 5050 NYCO Ripstop Lining
Sateen
Heavy Gauge Brass YKK 2 Way Front Zipper
Brass YKK Sleeve and Pocket Zippers
Heavy Duty Nylon Thread

Sizing:

Regular Fit, Suitable to Wear Over a Light Mid-Layer
23" Center Front Length for Size 40
38, 40, 42, 44, 46

Weight:

66oz for Size 40

Features:

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.
6.50oz MILSPEC 5050 NYCO ripstop liner in OD Green.
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.

Hand Made in:

San Francisco, California, USA

"The OR66 pays homage to vintage biker jackets with a level of craftsmanship that’s exquisite. The horsehide exterior is soft to the touch, as is the nylon sateen-lined, cotton twill interior. The hidden zipper pocket in the back of the collar and snap-button interior pockets make for a stylish way of concealing your goods. If you’re looking for a CCW jacket that’s warm enough to withstand a tough winter, but light enough that you won’t feel like you’re hauling a 5-year-old on your back, you may want to take a look at this gem. Or if you just want a cool motorcycle jacket that’ll make you feel like James Dean, look no further."
- recoilweb.com

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