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Last Updated: November 17, 2009


ATF's new M1942 Uniforms:
We have discontinued production of US Made jump uniforms. The fabric available in the U.S. is now inferior to that used overseas and the remaining dyers and finishers have a habit of making mistakes and refusing to own up to them. So, instead of importing fabric from overseas to sew here, we simply let them assemble them there. We've worked closely with this company for 7 years and they now have "the hang of it".

Pattern and details: These are absolutely, positively NOT the same M42's sold by Sportsman's Guide and all the little vendors on ebay. These are contracted specifically for us, by us. Last Fall, I sent my unissued original 40R jacket and size 34 trousers to the manufacturer. They bagged the old pattern completely and started over. I also have mint condition 42R and 44R jackets here to compare the size grade. These now fit just like the real thing. Compared to our US Made uniforms, these have higher armpits, better fitting shoulders, more taper in the body and taller collars.

The trousers improvements are minor. The belt loops are more accurate, labels are improved, and we even had exact buttons reproduced. (Yes, I cut two off of my original pants to copy. Sniff*)

Hardware: Zippers are genuine Talon brand and the snaps are the same zinc plated, US Made Scovil brand parts we used on the uniforms we made here. Belt buckles are also US Made. Not those tin things on the other repros.

Fabric & Color: Yes, these are the same color that real WWII uniforms were. These are same slightly brownish shade of olive drab #3 used on our current Tanker jackets. If you think these are too green, you're color blind or retarded. Or both. The 8 oz. 100% cotton twill is the same weight as used on the real WWII uniforms. Yes, some reproductions are made from heavier material (approaching denim) - but we're going by the original, not a copy. The finishing is superior to the US fabric we had too. The shrinkage is less than half as much.


Standard M1942 Paratrooper Uniform Set
Jacket & trouser set. See charts below for available sizes.
Set $140

Q: What color are these???
A: The same color as the real ones used in WWII. Olive drab no. 3. If you thought they were supposed to be beige, click here for the khaki course.

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For complete Paratrooper Impressions click here.

 
All new patterns made from a mint condition original. Bi-swing back, tapered waist Better fitting shoulders, bartack reinforcements Talon zippers, high collar Scovil zinc-plated snaps Binding tape on the shoulder joint, felled seams
The color in the photos will vary due to the settings on your computer monitor. We are 110% certain that these uniforms are a correct WWII shade of olive drab no. 3. For more info about the color of original WWII uniforms, click here.

 

Standard M1942 Paratrooper Jacket
Price $70

Sizing: We have only changed the way these are marked, not the actual sizing. Originals have the chest size marked in inches, rather than letter (M, L, XL) sizes. We have simply converted the letter size back to the corresponding inch size. (Since this has already caused mental anguish for a few people, I've added the "Same as" column to illustrate.)
As these are a combat uniform, like BDU's or ACU's, it has not proven necessary to offer every chest size. So, if you are a size 42R, then order a 44R. The difference in the chest is not going to be detrimental- especially when you're wearing an undershirt and carrying fieldgear.
Bellies: If your belly is as large or larger than your chest, order by your belly size. These jackets are tapered- meaning the waist is about 5 inches smaller than the chest on sizes 36R, 40R, and 44R. There is very little taper on the 48R and 52R.

Standard M1942 Paratrooper Jacket
Availability
Size
Same as...
Fit Range
Stock
36R
S
34-36
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40R
M
37-40
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44R
L
41-44
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48R
XL
45-48
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52R
XXL
49-52
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No other sizes available.
New generation
Reproduction buttons
Correct waistband & belt loops
Spec Labels

 

Standard M1942 Paratrooper Trousers
These do have suspender buttons already in place.
Sizing: Order by your normal waist size. If you wear "34" blue jeans, order "34" M42 Trousers. Wear an odd numbered size? Simple, then order the next size up. Example: wear a 35", then order a 36".
Price $70
Trouser Belts & Suspenders

Standard M1942 Paratrooper Trouser
Availability
Size
Stock
28 x 34
In Stock
30 x 34
In Stock
32 x 34
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34 x 34
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36 x 34
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38 x 34
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40 x 34
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42 x 34
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44 x 34
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No other sizes available.

 
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