Ad from shop BrickVintage For a sharp look, this winter parka has an extra long length that is guaranteed to keep you warm during the colder months too.

Absolutely brilliant! From shop unkrautshop, ad by LuckyGirlVNTG Your email address will not be published. Is wool lined for extra warmth and has drawstrings to provide the perfect fit in extreme cold weather conditions. M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by ken of nottingham. 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. Is this jacket warm enough for temperatures like -30?

Is it a 100% cotton shell or a cotton/poly mix?

JUSTINTOSCOOTERS Its just what I was looking for well done JTG, M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by Chad Worsley.

So I'd imagine if you were 6'0 or shorter and ordered a 2X it would nearly touch the floor. Ad from shop ButterworthsVintage The images shown are of an unissued M-1951 fishtail parka. fishtail parka parkas m51 1960s britain The shell can be worn with or without the very warm, buttoned-in, mohair frieze or alpaca liner. The arm length is perfect.

LB INTERNATIONAL LTD 28A NORTH ROAD BRIGHTON ENGLAND. Sizes were generous since the M-1951 Parka was intended to be worn over the winter uniform. The Army designers went back to the drawing board and developed theM-1951(Military 1951)Cold Weather Parka as a result. TO INCREASE VISION, FOLD BACK FUR RUFF. From shop TheBigBrownFoxShop, ad by FatefulFindings A true collectors piece which is very sought after. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.   Sweden   |   English (US)   |   kr (SEK), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers, to ensure that sellers understand their audience and can provide relevant ads.

Sleeves are cut slim and need to be fuller to achieve the original M51 look,the button in lining could also be improved upon, with an off white fleece type similar to the wool original. From shop restoredmilitaria, ad by AnciennementModern See our privacy policy. The Mohair Frieze liner is still extremely warm; after all they were made to combat severe Arctic weather conditions. Ad from shop shopslowthing

From shop CobraWorks, ad by Cissbury Hahahah if that makes any sense . We dont manufacture this ourselves but import it from the US. restoredmilitaria m51 parka. From shop MyFrenchFind, 1,302.93 SEK The storm cuffs are an excesslent addition, especailly when riding a scooter. 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. Please. CardiganKing This m51 replica is awesome and very confortable and it looks like the original one, same colour, same shape and same details. it is not made from a modern waterproof material.

The M51 is an extreme cold weather / arctic parka so it is perfect for severe wintry weather conditions. 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.

The removable liner that comes with it is a joke, the jacket itself is pretty shoddy, looks cheap all together. FREE shipping, ad by NativeRoseLdn Ad from shop VintageCapsule In the late 1950s and early 60s the Mod subculture had taken London by storm. They run true to size as per the size chart in the description! Snaps and zipper are well made. Please email us with your height and chest measurements prior to placing an order. I believe its not really water/wind-proof, right?

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From shop BrickVintage, Sale Price 2,948.24 SEK Order 1-2 sizes lower than what you normally would wear, I had originally ordered 2xl but started reading more reviews and decided to cancel and order large instead.

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We only sell M-1951's which pass our inspection tests. pleased with my m51 parka from jump the gun. Fits beautifully The quaulited inner jacket it is nice and warm, glad its raining tomorrow so got an excuse to wear it. Learn more. LuckyGirlVNTG Your opinion matters to us and will help us create a better experience. TO AVOID OVERHEATING, FOLD HOOD BACK OFF HEAD. Ad from shop EXPOVINTAGE Early Mods never wore the fur hood attachment which buttons into the M51 hood which forms part of the shell. WolfVintageClothing

ELASTIC BAND MAY BE USED TO OBTAIN PROPER POSITION OF HOOD ON THE HEAD. GrimWave In nearly all cases the fur deteriorates over the years, so we therefore, re-trim hoods with real fur to ensure that each customer gets a nice fluffy fresh hood that looks stunning.

The M51 comes in 3 parts.

:-) Besides the horse crap in duties and fees the jacket is what I wanted. My parka came today and I love it. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The colour, sizing and style are all spot on from what i can tell. Very well-made! Until supplies caught up, the WW II issue overwhites were used by some units in Korea. Very good quality. great quality & great fit.

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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.

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it looks the part and fits good.tuck a bit of a chance by ordering mail order as i like to see things first for myself.compaired to an original it comes up quite well.the outer shell is the same colour and the cut is very good.the button in liner is not the same as the originals but is still quite good.also has storm cuffs to both sleeves which you cant see from the outside anyway.all in all a good copy of an original m51. Great coat. Glad you are happy with it, and thanks again. 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. FatefulFindings We'll then check our stock and get back to you.

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FishtailParkas Fits me well and I am a small.

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.

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From shop shopslowthing, ad by restoredmilitaria Great jacket, fits well, shipped fast to middle of nowhere. NativeRoseLdn the chest for a size 2Xl, Reversible 3/4 Length Waterproof Rain Parka, Forced Entry Black Lightweight Concealed Carry Jacket, Rothco Black Tactical Hard Shell HYVAT Jacket, Button in quilted polyester liner included. 2,759.50 SEK, 3,246.47 SEK Ordered on wednesday and delivered on thursday,fantastic service fantastic parka!I will definatley be ordering from JTG again, M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by Sam (Leeds), This parka is brilliant, been right useful in the windy times weve been having recently. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Ad from shop unkrautshop FREE shipping, Sale Price 1,406.08 SEK

Chinese garbage per the norm. 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. How confident are you in finding a size that will fit you well? (15% off), ad by Vintagemilitare

TheBigBrownFoxShop The pockets help keep hands warm and items secure. 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!

I bought it and it is perfect!!!!!!!! The M-1951 parka was ultimately superseded by the M-1965 (or M65) parka, MIL-P-43496 May 16 1967 "Parka, Extreme Cold Weather.".

Overall great value for money and will become a much used item. So glad I went with jump the gun and bought this m51 replica .

EXPOVINTAGE Click HERE to see our unique and rare items listed on eBay! Lucklily I managed to get my XXS on ebay, after it sold out at Jump the Gun. parka fishtail m1951 survival korean gear war coat soldiers brutal Seams? Original Price 3,468.52 SEK From shop JUSTINTOSCOOTERS, Sale Price 3,220.96 SEK Numstore parka fishtail m1951 survival korean gear war coat soldiers brutal Please contact us at 313-565-6605 ext 124, Hi I am 191 cm tall and 125cm waist. 6. This is the original classic parka that features throughout the film Quadrophenia.

Looks better than expected. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. BEAT OUT FROST ACCUMULATION IN FUR RUFF FREQUENTLY. I just hope they get some more in for next year, as I would buy another without a doubt. Kind regards,

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it is not made from a modern waterproof material.

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It is not very durable. This effectively seals the joint between the shell, liner and hood and prevents arctic weather from getting inside the fishtail parka. FREE shipping, ad by RetroClassicStore Great! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This is an excellent reproduction of the now hard to find originals. TO SEND MONEY ORDERS email: rich@camolots.com, 2022, camoLOTS.com From shop VinylWeaponStickers, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private.

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Ad from shop WolfVintageClothing From shop TheSupplyHaus, ad by MyFrenchFind The World Number One for original Fishtail Parkas Since 2004, Fishtail Parkas 2022 Company Registration Number 08930975 | Fishtail Parkas is a Trading name of Stonetail Ltd | VAT Registration Number GB 199 658 429, Stonetail Military Badged & Braided Fur Coat. Vintagemilitare The most famous feature, The Fishtail, can be worn either buttoned up or left hanging down for the stylish look. Thanks for the offered tailor tape with one side metric and one side Inches, this is a very handy gift ! Powered by Shopify. There was a problem completing your request. That is very true! 793.70 SEK, 933.83 SEK

Thanks, We would like to give you the best service. The item you are trying to purchase is currently out of stock.Please enter your name, email, and phone number below. I must confess that ive spent some time in front of my mirror wearing it, giggling at how cool this parka makes me look ! Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use.

Yet again Jump the Gun have managed to come up trumps This parka is by far the best fishtail parka around.

I get that some might be older but.this is a great jacket. Hardly got any use out of this at all. Just need to fix the scooter now and I'm away.

Authentic U.S. Military Issue M-1951 Fishtail Parka's!! The M-1951 Parka has an integrated cloth hood (sewn in), adequate for wear under a helmet but too light for severe conditions. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I like it. 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. Which size will fit me. From shop Vintagemilitare, Sale Price 1,368.08 SEK From shop Cissbury, ad by TheSupplyHaus



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This thing is laughably bad. M51 Fishtail Parka reviewed by Sean69 (S,Whittington), This looks a great parka been lookin for a good version for years since i poor origonal m51 got so old it past away even though attempts to keep alive with cotton nd patching up helped alas in the end i had to let it go lol lol, cant wait to get my hands on one and at a good price aswell. The liner is warm. But great service from JTG and arranged immediate replacement which amazingly arrived only couple of days later. Perfect Parka! Looks like you already have an account! Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017. BUTTON HOOD TO PARKA, SHELL, M-1951 OR TO JACKET, SHELL, FIELD, M-1951. The liner has no hood attachment. Contiguous U.S. only. Only two of these initial prototype M48 parkas are known to exist. I cant wait to sow my patches on it.

Original Price 1,520.09 SEK Ad from shop Vintagemilitare Hi Nigel, thanks for your comments. Rothco is the foremost supplier of military, tactical, outdoor, survival clothing and gear. No good lifting your arms up whilst wearing the M51 to find that the sleeves disappear half way up your arm. Zipper seam is barely attached and flops open revealing awful white stitching. RetroClassicStore (15% off), 2,985.88 SEK Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019. From shop WolfVintageClothing, ad by Numstore To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Daniele Di Nota, I received my parka today. Original Price 1,654.22 SEK Still keeping the original look, but bringing it up to date with a bit more of a fitted look. It's workmanship is better than you would expect for the price, Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Jackets. fishtail m51 Read our Cookie Policy.

I am definitely very happy with this product. The heavy construction was expensive to manufacture and proved, in field use, to be hard to manage, especially when wet. Poorer quality and smaller than GI Issue. From shop VintageCapsule, Sale Price 2,759.50 SEK My husband has been wanting one of these coats for a long time. Unable to add item to List. VinylWeaponStickers Stoked.

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015. Each coat has a permanently attached hood which actually forms part of the shell. 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.

i tried on an XL which fit me perfectly, im usually an XL in most clothes,so i didnt need to go a size down or up. Easy, hassle free transaction. From shop UsaVintageBarcelona, 2,714.44 SEK But having said that it is still a nice parka. ButterworthsVintage My parka came today and i think its the bollox thanks for a great parka and i brilliant service.

Epaulets and the attached hood help differentiate the M-1951 in photos. Very well done, Harry's. These liners are extremely warm and button into the shell perfectly. Please share your experiences with it. From shop RetroClassicStore, Sale Price 793.70 SEK The Alpaca liners are the warmest and are very thick in construction. 3. Be gentle with this coat I guess. , Date First Available I like it. Thank you!!!!!! Ad from shop TheSupplyHaus I would not recommend this product for anything other than a novelty, let alone actual cold weather use.

This M-52 Fishtail Parka is modeled after the 1951 Army issued winter parka. 2. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. From shop FishtailParkas, 2,963.24 SEK Find answers in product info, Q&As, reviews. When it arrived yesterday and I put it on I was unpleasantly surprised that the length of the coat reached all the way down to the bottom of my knees. That said, we have sold a great number of these, and no one as made any adverse comments on it's weather resistance. 2,948.24 SEK, 3,468.52 SEK : From shop ButterworthsVintage, ad by GrimWave 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. Ad from shop CobraWorks FREE shipping, ad by JUSTINTOSCOOTERS Please enquire about ladies sizes which would also be suitable for bigger children. Original Price 3,246.47 SEK Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) Harry's Army Surplus. Like theM-65 after the Vietnam War, the fishtail soon became just another piece of casual clothing.

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 jumpthegun. Therefore, it is usually necessary to increase the chest size by a few inches to accommodate this. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy.

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An M51 is much heavier compared to an M65 parka due to the difference in the liners. Thankfully I read some other reviews on this coat, and saw several people had noted the sizes do run big. Hi Jason, so glad you are happy with your parka. The Army designers went back to the drawing board and developed the, Vintage Cold Weather Headwear & Accessories, Surplus/Vintage Footwear Accessories & Socks, Surplus Sleeping Bags, Bedding & Blankets, Surplus Emergency Supplies & Survival Gear, New Public Safety and Law Enforcement T-shirts, New ECWCS Gen III Underwear & Silkweight Underwear, Collectible Canadian 1964 Pattern Web Equipment, Collectible Canadian 1982 Pattern Web Equipment, C - Wonder Displays and Colorful Fun Pieces, Rare Vintage Medium US Army M-51 Fishtail Parka. Rad Mod Parka. 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. As we've been in this game for many years, we know what size parka a customer requires based on their measurements. As Mods danced their nights away on amphetamines, love for the parka itself began to grow beyond the subculture and into the mainstream. Ordered this the other day, i must say, im so impressed. price is a bit steep but think what you have to pay for an original.if your not too picky its a good copy. parka m51 hood m1951 shell tail korean army jacket fish war GET AN EXTRA SURPRISE DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT !!! I've always been a big fan of Rothco products, but this has got to be their idea of a joke. 2,494.66 SEK, 2,934.90 SEK

Thanks, folks. Another flawless Amazon deal! However this is actually made in the far East. I had my reservations- However on inspection this parka is better than the originals.

I am so glad I bought this for him.



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