Vintage 10x Beaver Stetson Raiders hat!
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Vintage 10x Beaver Stetson Raiders hat!
Just wanted to show off my Vintage 1940's 10x beaver Stetson!
I Picked-up this hat on ebay recently for a bargain price..I re-blocked it on my vintage 40s hat-block and it was bashed Raiders style by my good friend Snapbrim76(much better at the Raiders bash than me!)
I Picked-up this hat on ebay recently for a bargain price..I re-blocked it on my vintage 40s hat-block and it was bashed Raiders style by my good friend Snapbrim76(much better at the Raiders bash than me!)
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Re: Vintage 10x Beaver Stetson Raiders hat!
Beautiful! Can I have it?
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What a find!
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That is a thing of beauty!
Lately, words like '1940's Stetson', 'ebay', and 'bargain price' never go together!
You're extremely fortunately to have made such a good grab before the FL folks charged in!
HIGH regards! Michaelson
Lately, words like '1940's Stetson', 'ebay', and 'bargain price' never go together!
You're extremely fortunately to have made such a good grab before the FL folks charged in!
HIGH regards! Michaelson
Re: Vintage 10x Beaver Stetson Raiders hat!
Now, that's my kind of hat!! A vintage 10x. Hang onto that one!! Fedora
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Awesome! Did you put a new ribbon on it or anything, or is that how it came?
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Do you have a picture of it before you blocked and bashed it?
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Holy Mackerel that's perfect! I'll PM you my shipping address.
You must be psychic, how did you know that's what i wanted for Christmas.
Terrific find Mark Seven, wear it in reverence and high adventure!
You must be psychic, how did you know that's what i wanted for Christmas.
Terrific find Mark Seven, wear it in reverence and high adventure!
Re: Vintage 10x Beaver Stetson Raiders hat!
I think that may be the stock block. I have one identical to it packed up. Since it was a 10x, and you don't see them on ebay much, I covet it alot. I have a 7x, same block on the hat that I wear from time to time. Fedora
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Very nice! Good job on the reblock too!
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The end result is superb and cries out SA. Beautiful job.
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Thanks for kind comments guys!
I don't have a before picture but it wasn't much different in shape when I got it,except the brim was wider(3 inch),the sweat was loose and the original bash was pretty well set-in..someone had given it a Raiders'ish bash(even with the turn-but in the wrong direction!!).I did change the ribbon(the original ribbon was red).
This vintage Beaver felt is gorgeous!-so smooth and soft!
I've been lucky enough to pick up some lovely vintage hats on ebay for good price-I look-out for hats that need re-blocking or minor repair work(having a small head-size-55cm-helps to! ).
I don't have a before picture but it wasn't much different in shape when I got it,except the brim was wider(3 inch),the sweat was loose and the original bash was pretty well set-in..someone had given it a Raiders'ish bash(even with the turn-but in the wrong direction!!).I did change the ribbon(the original ribbon was red).
This vintage Beaver felt is gorgeous!-so smooth and soft!
I've been lucky enough to pick up some lovely vintage hats on ebay for good price-I look-out for hats that need re-blocking or minor repair work(having a small head-size-55cm-helps to! ).
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Being from that era, I bet it's a mercury finish. VERY much sought after!!
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Great looking hat.
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Beautiful hat and a great, great find.
My problem is, even if I find a good deal on a vintage hat, they're are invariably too small for my massive cranium.
My problem is, even if I find a good deal on a vintage hat, they're are invariably too small for my massive cranium.
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Thanks guys!
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GREAT color! Sweet shape! You might want to throw your Winston 360 on your block soon, because I think I'm changing my block shape. It's still a 360 stovepipe, but it starts to taper at 3 1/2 inches. If the lines I see on the Raiders hat are telescope bash lines, even it was a 360 to begin with, it would have picked up permanent taper above 3 1/2 inches after enough time as a telescope. Well, I'll have a hat blocked soon to see if I agree with myself.
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Check out this hat on ebay. Not my listing. If someone was a size 7, that looks like a cool hat. Travel gray.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1940S-1950S ... 3ca71cbd0d
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1940S-1950S ... 3ca71cbd0d
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Thanks 3thou! -I can't wait to see the results of your new block-shape!3thoubucks wrote:GREAT color! Sweet shape! You might want to throw your Winston 360 on your block soon, because I think I'm changing my block shape. It's still a 360 stovepipe, but it starts to taper at 3 1/2 inches. If the lines I see on the Raiders hat are telescope bash lines, even it was a 360 to begin with, it would have picked up permanent taper above 3 1/2 inches after enough time as a telescope. Well, I'll have a hat blocked soon to see if I agree with myself.
I'm still in awe of this vintage Beaver felt-it's so rich-luxury!
I spent a long time searching for a good block to replace my hat-shaper and I am VERY happy with this one.
I've re-blocked a few hats on it-including my old Fed III-and I am currently re-blocking a vintage Akubra Squatter hat (lovely charcoal grey colour!)..and gathering courage to re-block my AB deluxe!
I'm pretty much done with buying new hats now I have a decent block(and my sewing's improving!).I prefer to pick up old hats and re-block them.The Stetson cost 40.00 GBP(including postage)-less than the price of buying a new Christys!!..and it's lots of fun!
40's block..
LC style Fed III(Crown lowered to 5 1/4" open-crown)..
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were did you fond that block? it looks wonderfull.
care to find one for me size 58?
care to find one for me size 58?
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Need to see a photo of your Stetson on ya noggin mate. I was really pleased with the amount of turn and how Raiders it looked when you wear it. Yes it means puttin your mug on COW again!
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Snapbrim76 wrote: Yes it means puttin your mug on COW again!
Yes,it really makes a difference if it's being worn!(even though I hate seeing my ugly mug in pics! )
Holt,I got the block from ebay USA..I was looking for a year before this one came up.
Size 58 is a hard size to find!,I've been looking for this size for a friend of mine,but I'll definately keep an eye open for you to and let you know if I spot one!
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mark seven wrote:
Holt,I got the block from ebay USA..I was looking for a year before this one came up.
Size 58 is a hard size to find,I've been looking for this size for a friend of mine,but I'll definately keep an eye open for you to and let you know if I spot one!
Try finding a size 61!
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I lucked out and found a size 7 1/2 (60) block a few months back AND it does a great Raiders hat. You just have to look non-stop.
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