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Each coat has a permanently attached hood which actually forms part of the shell. VintageCapsule M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by chris, lancashire. Your email address will not be published. From shop WolfVintageClothing, ad by Numstore I like it. Is this jacket warm enough for temperatures like -30?
What is the 2xl chest measurement measured armpit to armpit. The EX-48-1prototype parka hood was trimmed with wolverine fur, the outer shell was the thinner poplin material as used for the later mass produced 2nd Gen M-1951 fishtail parka's. for a 14 year old mod this is just the top stuff, its a shame i have to wait for winter so i can wear it! Be gentle with this coat I guess. It is not very durable. M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by Raymond Lewitt, A great replica for the money,looks authentic,nice colour & feels good on, theres even a couple of improvements compared to the US army original,one being the storm cuffs The mohair frieze / nylon liner is much heavier than its successor, the M-1965 fishtail parka and produced using finer materials. M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by Paddy timoney, Ordered it on A Friday, got it on Saturday morning!! Too bad its 30 C in France these days, i have to wait until autumn so that I can wear it often ! with these improvements it would be ace. This Parka measures 30in. I had my reservations- However on inspection this parka is better than the originals. An M51 is much heavier compared to an M65 parka due to the difference in the liners.
The standard issue cold weather parka in the late 1940s was the, or snorkel parka, but the frigid and wet climate of Korean peninsula necessitated a warmer/drier coat for American troops in the Korean War.
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The sizing of M51's are irregular and you cannot simply trust what it says on the label. Amazon Essentials Men's Tech Stretch Short-Sleeve T-Shirt, Amazon Essentials Men's Sherpa-Lined Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Select Size to see the return policy for the item, Rothco is the foremost supplier of Military, tactical, survival and outdoor products, Rothco has introduced numerous lines of clothing and product but at the root of each item is our Military Heritage, from our M-65 field Jackets to our Canvas bags, even the folding camping shovel. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. It's workmanship is better than you would expect for the price, Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Jackets. They do come up big- as you discovered! Original Price 3,468.52 SEK Do you remember being issued the original? Poorer quality and smaller than GI Issue. The storm cuffs are an excesslent addition, especailly when riding a scooter. I cant wait to sow my patches on it. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. My parka came today and I love it. Original Price 2,924.23 SEK
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You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Is wool lined for extra warmth and has drawstrings to provide the perfect fit in extreme cold weather conditions. Ad from shop MyFrenchFind Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Original Price 2,934.90 SEK Probably the last time I'll be buying Rothco products with hopes that they will actually be durable, quality outdoor products. These parkas were a two-piece design with a parka shell that included a hood plus a button-in parka liner. Each parka has two deep wool lined pockets with snap button closures. FOR PROTECTION AGAINST WIND AND SNOW, PULL HOOD EXTENSION FORWARD AND FORM FUR-RUFF INTO DESIRED SHAPE. IS THIS MILITARY M-51 FISHTAIL PARKA NEW?
I appreciate it and that made the wait worth it and tolerable. Looked at lots of parkas including some over priced pretty green ones with no liners . , Department Ad from shop GrimWave FREE shipping, ad by VintageCapsule 
The more advanced M-1948 Parka, a replacement for the "Overcoat, parka type, with pile liner," was available to some Army units, but most still wore the older models.
From shop FatefulFindings, ad by WolfVintageClothing CardiganKing The item you are trying to purchase is currently out of stock.Please enter your name, email, and phone number below. The M51's we sell are complete so you also get the real fur hood freshly trimmed with your purchase. The M-1951 Parka, as well as the M-1948, are commonly called the "fishtail" parka due to a split lower back and its bottom drawstrings that can pull the parka close to the legs. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription.
Buy one and see for yourself! Been looking around for a while and my wife got fed up with me looking so ordered one for me ! Of course this happened after the product return period. We have prepared bundles at AMAZING values where you get more than double what you pay for!! From shop EXPOVINTAGE, ad by FishtailParkas It is important to get the correct baggy look, but not to look overly stupid by wearing a coat that is clearly miles too big for the wearer. Very well-made! Also has button out quilted lining. The parka fit just fine.
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Just need to fix the scooter now and I'm away. They simply no longer make parka's of this quality any more. M-1951's are becoming increasingly rare and hard to find. LuckyGirlVNTG Very, very good looking copy of the M51, totally worth the price as the quality and the details are very good (cf the removable lining). Great! From shop TheSupplyHaus, ad by MyFrenchFind Captcha failed to load. Overall great value for money and will become a much used item.
Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The hoods have a storm proof attachment which buttons onto the liner and shell. Therefore, it is usually necessary to increase the chest size by a few inches to accommodate this. 
Even though this jacket is great for colder weather, we wouldn't recommend it for temperatures in the negatives. Great in all weathers though realy because of the detachable lining, now all I need is enough money for a scooter, M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by Tim Lawrence, I bought a new M51 recently and am very very pleased with it looks just like my two original ones i have great value for money. In the Korean War, the Army and Marines were initially supplied with the "Overcoat, parka type, with pile liner," the OD7 garment from World War II that was slightly improved in 1950. 6.
That is very true! I believe its not really water/wind-proof, right? Available in olive drab and black.
No good lifting your arms up whilst wearing the M51 to find that the sleeves disappear half way up your arm. We only sell M-1951's which pass our inspection tests. The older reviews are not relevant, IMHO!!!!
From shop unkrautshop, ad by LuckyGirlVNTG Cant get any better! Great parka. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. im glad i did. Ad from shop unkrautshop
Ad from shop restoredmilitaria Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017. The same item exists in an Air Force model and USMC model, very similar to the Army parka but with USAF or USMC labels and stock numbers. Ad from shop shopslowthing The Alpaca liners are the warmest and are very thick in construction.
Hoods are fully re-trimmed with real fur, minor repairs professionally undertaken to ensure our customers receive a fishtail parka they can be proud to wear!! Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021.
Ad from shop TheSupplyHaus Love it love it, fits just the way it should!! The standard issue cold weather parka in the late 1940s was theN3-Bor snorkel parka, but the frigid and wet climate of Korean peninsula necessitated a warmer/drier coat for American troops in the Korean War. If you remember being issued an original M-51 parka at Greely, Wainwright, Richardson or in Germany, and if you remember how big the parka was in order to go over your M-65 field jacket and how durable the shell was and how soft the liner was . then this will NOT jog that memory!!! Sorry No Longer Available.
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TO INCREASE VISION, FOLD BACK FUR RUFF. The EX-48-1's with fibreglass liners are the prototype more widely known for being the M-48 Fishtail Parka prototype. As Mods danced their nights away on amphetamines, love for the parka itself began to grow beyond the subculture and into the mainstream. FREE shipping, ad by CobraWorks There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. (15% off), ad by TheBigBrownFoxShop Your email address will not be published. The fur-lined Hood, Parka, M-1951 buttons on to the integral hood as a liner to increase protection. Parka feels and looks great and revised cuffs even better than my original, owned a long long time ago.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016. Following this initial prototype came the EX-48-1 and the EX-48-2 models. 
The heavy construction was expensive to manufacture and proved, in field use, to be hard to manage, especially when wet.
The cuffs have storm proof fastenings and there are centre and bottom draw cords to gain the correct fit and to keep the cold weather at bay. I like it. But great service from JTG and arranged immediate replacement which amazingly arrived only couple of days later. This parka looks awesome, but how does it hold up in the nasty weather?
Ad from shop BrickVintage 3,220.96 SEK, 3,789.36 SEK Ad from shop MOUTONNOIRboutique See our privacy policy. , Date First Available From shop Cissbury, ad by TheSupplyHaus Fits beautifully The quaulited inner jacket it is nice and warm, glad its raining tomorrow so got an excuse to wear it.
From shop JUSTINTOSCOOTERS, Sale Price 3,220.96 SEK Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) Harry's Army Surplus. Yet again Jump the Gun have managed to come up trumps This parka is by far the best fishtail parka around.
You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. This M-52 Fishtail Parka is modeled after the 1951 Army issued winter parka. Learn more. Ad from shop RetroClassicStore Thanks for leaving a review, always very much appreciated. Look and fit are perfect.
I was hoping for a better quality garment than this. Jonathan.
NativeRoseLdn price is a bit steep but think what you have to pay for an original.if your not too picky its a good copy. Want to know more? This is the original classic parka that features throughout the film Quadrophenia. M51 Fishtail Parka.
The liner is warm. From shop ButterworthsVintage, ad by GrimWave Looks the part and hard to tell the difference against the real thing !! From shop MOUTONNOIRboutique, ad by unkrautshop Ad from shop CobraWorks 2,485.59 SEK, 2,924.23 SEK Only two of these initial prototype M48 parkas are known to exist.
We dont manufacture this ourselves but import it from the US. Even these differences are actually improvements in my eyes.
M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by ken of nottingham. I just hope they get some more in for next year, as I would buy another without a doubt. From shop VintageCapsule, Sale Price 2,759.50 SEK The M-1951 Parka was a three component garment, the cotton/nylon OG-107 shell, the button-in mohair frieze liner, and the fur-lined hood.
make sure to order 1-2 sizes lower than what you normally would unless it'll probably look like you're wearing a dress lmao, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Inspired by the 1951 Army issued parka, Rothco's M-51 Fishtail Parka is the perfect cold weather coat. Please try again. The quality of the coat is fantastic although its not the original m-51 it looks exactly the same. Covid-19: We are open as normal through lockdown, The World Number One for original Fishtail Parkas Since 2004 CALL US ON +44 (0)1743 792 831, THE WORLD NUMBER ONE FOR MOD FISHTAIL PARKAS. Kevin O'Reilly. MOUTONNOIRboutique
The outer shell tore when I pulled the drawstring. Hi Nigel, thanks for your comments. Ad from shop EXPOVINTAGE
The Mohair Frieze liner is still extremely warm; after all they were made to combat severe Arctic weather conditions.
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The M-1951 Parka (adopted 27 June 1951) went into production but did not reach Korea in large numbers before the end of combat in 1953. 1.716.783.7667
Thanks so much for reviewing Raymond, always appreciated. Please try your search again later. Hardly got any use out of this at all. BEAT OUT FROST ACCUMULATION IN FUR RUFF FREQUENTLY. The zips are strong and sturdy and therefore rarely break. Each hood is trimmed with real fur. Contiguous U.S. only. Mainstream love for the fishtail, however, came about not in Korea or the United States, but in the UK. However these days, the real fur hood attachments have become extremely popular. From shop RetroClassicStore, Sale Price 793.70 SEK We request chest and height measurements from each customer and then measure each M51 to find the perfect match. From shop TheBigBrownFoxShop, ad by FatefulFindings
Please enquire about ladies sizes which would also be suitable for bigger children. Thank you so much for all your updates over this period. Zipper seam is barely attached and flops open revealing awful white stitching. is the worlds leading retailer of fishtail parkas, providing exclusivity, originality, and excellent customer service to the mod genre in every corner of the world. CobraWorks Click HERE to see our unique and rare items listed on eBay! FREE shipping, ad by JUSTINTOSCOOTERS
The M-1951 Parka has an integrated cloth hood (sewn in), adequate for wear under a helmet but too light for severe conditions.
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WolfVintageClothing Thankfully I read some other reviews on this coat, and saw several people had noted the sizes do run big. The shell can be worn with or without the very warm, buttoned-in, mohair frieze or alpaca liner. The "Overcoat, parka type, with pile liner" was an upgrade of a WW II parka and is sometimes called the M1947. , Manufacturer FatefulFindings After searching for one for such a long tme. I typically have to wear a 2X-Tall or a 3X, I took a chance and ordered the 2X because people were saying it ran big.
The Army designers went back to the drawing board and developed theM-1951(Military 1951)Cold Weather Parka as a result. Ad from shop UsaVintageBarcelona Instructions by the U.S. Military on the hood read:Hood, Parka, M-1951 - 1. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. BUTTON HOOD TO PARKA, SHELL, M-1951 OR TO JACKET, SHELL, FIELD, M-1951.
Lucklily I managed to get my XXS on ebay, after it sold out at Jump the Gun. : I ended up discarding the junk removable liner and just keeping the outer shell as a novelty/costume piece. From shop GrimWave, Sale Price 2,485.59 SEK Got this as an xmas gift for my mother, an army vet, who had been complaining that she'd rather just have the coat from her service days. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Chinese garbage per the norm. Kind regards,
Great coat. However, the liner has cuffs at the wrist, which the GI Issue does not, which is a major plus. The arm length is perfect. 793.70 SEK, 933.83 SEK great quality & great fit. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly.
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