Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 SPF This is an original Bear skin overcoat. Special price to my SASS compadres before it goes up on e-bay. It is in excellent condition with no rips or tears and is ready to wear. I am 99% sure this is Bear skin, although there is a slim possibility that it is even rarer winter coat horse hair. I place its age anywhere from 1870 to 1910 based on my knowledge of Buffalo/Bear/Horse overcoats. I have several in my collection. I am 6'1, 200 pounds and it fits me with plenty of room. I estimate that it is about a 50" chest. It is rare to find these coats and finding one in an XL size is nearly impossible due to the small stature of men at the turn of the century. The lining is intact with the leather armpit reinforcements in pristine condition. There are two large external pockets and one internal pocket. There is a split tail and knit internal sleeve cuffs. The coat has toggles on each side and can be closed left over right or right over left. Large stand up collar to protect against wind and snow. Now you can be Beau Dorn. $800 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 That's a very nice coat ! Horace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 You even look like a bear when you spread your arms. Beautiful coat -- not terribly useful in coastal Texas, but still beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 said: You even look like a bear when you spread your arms. Beautiful coat -- not terribly useful in coastal Texas, but still beautiful. Galveston, Texas, 8 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 But the one time in fifty years has passed. I missed my opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Wow, Calvin, that is awesome. Someone from a colder climate is going to jump on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 How much does the coat weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Yul Lose said: How much does the coat weigh? 8 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 37 minutes ago, Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 said: 8 pounds Thank you. I had a buffalo robe coat styled about like yours and it weighed nearly 28 lbs so I believe your coat really is bear skin. I have a buffalo scout vest with elk skin sleeves and it weighs nearly 8 lbs. and it’s much shorter without the lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Back to the top for a real nice coat and excellent decor. Not a Florida coat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O'Meara Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 What is the measurement from. Under armpit seam to wrist please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, The O'Meara said: What is the measurement from. Under armpit seam to wrist please? Armpit to waist is 16" to 17". Armpit to bottom of coat is 40". Armpit to armpit, laid flat, is 25"...about 48"to 50" chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 7:28 PM, Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 said: You even look like a bear when you spread your arms. Beautiful coat -- not terribly useful in coastal Texas, but still beautiful. Oh, I don’t know about that! We’re here at Bordertown and I sure could have used it this morning! 25 degrees at one point on our drive to the range! Theres plenty of times I’ve needed a coat at THSS or TRR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 To prove my point: I’ll take it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tell Sackett SASS 18436 said: To prove my point: I’ll take it!! Sold pending funds to Tell. PM sent. I was right in the middle of listing this on e-bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Tell Sackett SASS 18436 said: Oh, I don’t know about that! We’re here at Bordertown and I sure could have used it this morning! 25 degrees at one point on our drive to the range! Theres plenty of times I’ve needed a coat at THSS or TRR! Tell, you are right that a coat is occasionally a good idea at TRR. A bear skin coat ... well, I'll enjoy seeing you in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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