"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."
All the best, Rob Holgate UK
"Thrilled, Spectacular, Awesome"
"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"
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M1965 Fishtail Parka: Also known
as M65 Parka and M-1965 Parka
The
M-1965
fishtail parka was developed
in 1965 and the M simply stands
for Military.
The M Date configuration is
almost international in its
use amongst military gear and
thus most models will be defined
by their date. i.e. M-1951
parka would be patented
in 1951…
The
M-65 varied from the M-51 mainly
in hood attachment and the materials
used. The M-1965 although pattern dating 1965 did not come into production until 1968.
The
M-65 simply dropped the unnecessary
attached hood and buttoned an almost
exact same model hood (albeit bigger)
to the collar, instead of fumbling
around buttoning to lining attachments
and inner hood button holes.
After
dropping the not so effective shoulder
epaulettes too, the main changes were
in the use of more modern materials
in favor of wool and expensive wolf
furs. Although, the very first models
of the M-65 did use Wolf Fur on the
hoods this was very quickly replaced
by the rather unexciting white synthetic.
Also the hood lining once wool, was
now nylon/polyester mix.
The
M-65 shell was a little thicker in
materials and a slightly darker shade
of Olive Drab or OD. The standard
colour for ALL fishtail parkas was
Olive Drab, Shade 107. AKA Oxford
Green.
The
next difference was the dropping of
the heavy wool liners in favour of
far lighter nylon polyester mix liners.
This made the M65
parka warmer and far lighter than
its heavy predecessor the
M51 parka. .
Many
today favor the M1951
fishtail parka as the connoisseurs
fine vintage however, the M1965
fishtail parka is by all accounts
the better parka. Its warmer, its
lighter and more durable than its
forefather the M51
parka. And when re-fitted with
Wolf Fur, it looks as it should.
Although
not as rare or valuable as the M51
parka, the M65 is becoming increasingly
hard to get hold of, a problem only
compounded by the US militaries lack
of sales since Nov 04. Consequently,
the price of M65
parkas continues to rise along
with its granddad the M51..
Expect
to pay £80 to £170 ($160-$340)
for a genuine complete M1965 parka,
the higher end of the price scale
being if want genuine Wolf Fur hood
with it too.
As
for seeking the M1948 parka, get a
mortgage first !!!
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"Magnificent Parka"
"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."
Merci encore et bonne continuation a vous
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!"
Cheers
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!"
