"Fantastic looking piece of kit"

"Just a quick email to say a big Thankyou for getting the parka here so quickly for a birthday present, after chatting on the phone. Fantastic looking piece of kit and a brilliant service from you.! Well done and thanks again, he's going to be well chuffed."

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Rob Holgate UK
 

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"Thank you for all your help with finding me an original M-1951 Parka. The package arrived today much sooner than expected (only took three days to cross the pond). When I opened the box, I was thrilled. As describe, the parka and liner were in near un issued condition. In fact, they were spectacular! The Wolf fur on the detachable hood is awesome and really adds character to the parka. Please tell your refurbished they did one heck of a job. Finally, the advice you gave me regarding sizing was spot on and the parka fits exactly as desired."

Scott, Connecticut, USA

 
"Brilliant"

Received my M-1951 Parka today.It fits perfectly for my requirements, i.e. to wear it over my business suit, to commute to work on my Scoot, just as we discussed and you promised.

It was more than I wanted to pay originally, but for a piece of history, born around the same time as me, it is worth every penny, and indeed more, (which I never ever admit)

Putting it on transports me to a different time and place, the fondly remembered past, recapturing some of my happy adolescent memories.

My wife will kill me for spending our hard earned, but , I can tell you, it is worth it. "Brilliant"

Thanks

Duncan Moffat UK
 
 
 
 
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The US Army M-65 and M-51 Fishtail Parka Sizing Guide

Please Read ALL of this page BEFORE ordering or contacting us with sizing questions...

OK, first things first, these things come up BIG !!....If you are thinking that because you wear XL in UK T-shirts that you need an XL parka, you are very very wrong :)...

For example; The most commonly sold size in M-65 fishtail parka, for the average guy of say 5ft 10- 6ft and around the 38-42 chest region, is Small.

Yes i know, don't be upset ! But unless you want a parka you can put your family in, trust me on this. Luckily the M-65's are regular in their sizing, all sizes ARE the same.

Whereas, with the M-51 you can forget what the label says !! Sizing is NOT standard !!
Basically, you can line up and measure 10 Medium Labeled M-51's and have 10 completely different size parkas !!..

So beware of anyone selling M-51 as labeled sizing i.e. Med or Large without giving you the exact measurements !!

So In Conclusion...its actually very easy !!

If you want an M-1951, visit the M-51 page here and u can order online via our custom sizing service or submit your enquiry.

And if you want an M-65 simply read ALL of our size guide below, then order online here.

The M-65 Fishtail Parka Sizing....

Note: There is no real difference between the original XS (Extra Small) and the S (Small) M-65 fishtail parka. All measurements are exactly the same. Albeit, 0.5 inch on the armpit measure hence, they are included together as Small....

NEW IN: To solve the above problem we are now...FINALLY !! ready to go with our own custom XX SMALL Fishtail Parkas, these are custom made from orginal M-65 stock and hand tailored down to a much smaller size. Hence, there is finally a truly XS parka now available !!....

Fishtail Parka Sizing Guide


Basically, if you are average height and build, your looking at a small and if you're pretty stocky your looking at a Medium. If you really are a monster of a man or eat way too many pies, you want a large or XL :)) Simple :))...

Now onto the Ladies....

Really its very simple....for one, these are men's coats made in men's sizing so if you are women's size 14 or above then its plain sailing you will find an M-51 or an M-65 to fit you !!..

However, if you're more in the 8-10-12 range or smaller, then it can get tricky...

Luckily, good ole fishtailparkas.com has finally got something for the ladies (and you smaller gents).

We are now FINALLY ready to go with our custom sized M-65's with options for ladies size 10-12 and min height of 5ft7"....you can be shorter if you dont mind the parka being longer...Simply check the complete size guide above and run a tape measure down yourself to see where the tail will end.

Order M-65 Online Here..

Order M-51 Online Here..

Also, there is a handful of M-51s made in much smaller sizes which fit a women's size 10-12 perfectly. The downside is, they are rare as hens teeth and being the only genuine US Mil Issue fishtail parka that will fit size 10-12 you are not the only women wanting one......so prices are around the £350-£400 if you are lucky enough to find one....Even Kate Moss had to wait......!!

If you want a women's size M-51 drop us an email and you will be added to the list.

So there you have it, read this first and there should be no more confusion on sizing.

See, told ya it was easy.


Please Note:  we do not deal in reproductions and are in no way associated with the german dealer fishtailparkas.de, also masquerading as fishtailparka.com and fishtailparka.co.uk...
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"I received today this magnificent parka, the size is good and I am very impressed it is really in very good state .I still thank you for your great follow-up.Your Web site is great I learnt more has knowing the MODS and their stories."

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Fabien Granados, France

"Absolutely Fantastic"

Just got the parka. It’s absolutely fantastic, the wolf trim looks great and I can’t wait to go for a ride on the vespa!"

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Alex Milton UK
 
"Fast and Reliable Service"

"Thanks Kane for a fast and reliable service. My parka (with wolf fur hood) arrived safe and sound and looks great. Also, your recommendations on sizing were spot on - the small is definitely large enough! I can't wait for the cold weather to arrive.

David Thackery, Australia
 

"Well done to all at Fishtail Parkas!"

"I gave you a pretty tough challenge and you came up trumps!I called with the order on Thursday pm requesting delivery for Tuesday am - just to make it interesting you had to also complete the real fur switch!!

Well you completed your mission perfectly as the coat arrived about 9.30 am on Tuesday.

Top job & a top coat - I couldn't have asked for more!"

Nigel Dibbo UK