Simply put, the time it will take me to drill out the bad rivets and replace them would be better spent just building an entirely new CoP. But, if someone has a drill, a chunk of metal and a hammer they could repair this in an afternoon and have a schnazzy new CoP. Probably about 1/4 of the rivets need replacing.
It is a very dark brown leather with a hint of red to it, brass rivets, 18 gauge mild steel plates and my usual hand-made hardware.
The pattern is the ubiquitous Wisby type 1 and is a little old compared to my current work (upper chest plates are a bit smaller and abdominal plates a bit larger proportionally and less contoured leather shaping) but is still quite effective.
CoP is sized for a fellow of average height and has a 46" circumference, meaning it would best fit a person with a chest/waist measurement of 43"-46" (47" with a gap)
I'm selling it for about half retail price and I will include 1/2 lb. of brass rivets and washers to make the repairs.
Asking price is $175 plus shipping. Will consider offers. Proceeds will go towards paying for the new Hans Prunner book which naturally had to come out right *after* I spent most of my money
