Vintage Stetson Rancher 5X Beaver Felt Western Cowboy Hat - Mist Grey - Size 7.5 For Sale

Up for sale is a pristine, New without Tags (NWOT) vintage John B. Stetson Company "Rancher" western cowboy hat. This high-quality piece is crafted from 5X Beaver felt and comes in its beautiful original Stetson hat box.Featuring the iconic "Last Drop" cowboy liner artwork and a classic profile, this hat has been incredibly well-preserved. The factory tag is still tucked into the sweatband, and the original rear sizing sticker remains completely intact.Item Specifics & Details

• Brand: John B. Stetson Company
• Model/Style: F3010 Rancher
• Quality: 5X Beaver Felt
• Color: 304 Mist Grey (A beautiful, versatile light silversmith/grey tone)
• Tag Size: 7 ½ (Metric 60)
• Brim Width: 3 ½ inches (Factory Tag Number: 312)
• Interior Lining: Premium white satin lining featuring the iconic multi-color Stetson "Last Drop" illustration.
• Sweatband: Genuine black leather sweatband with gold-leaf Stetson branding, "JBS" initialing along the cord, and a small decorative bow at the rear seam.

Measured Dimensions (See Photos)To ensure a perfect fit, please refer to the internal measurements taken directly against the leather sweatband:

• Front-to-Back (Inner Diameter): Approx. 8 inches

Side-to-Side (Inner Diameter): Approx. 6 ¾ inches
Era-Authentic Vintage: Features the official ACTWU union stamp on the reverse side of the factory tag. This dates this specific Stetson Rancher to the highly regarded 1983–1995 production era, coveted by collectors for its stiffer, high-quality 5X Beaver felt compared to modern retail iterations.

ERA & COLLECTOR NOTES:

• This exceptional piece features the official ACTWU union stamp on the reverse side of the size tag, accurately dating production between 1983 and 1995.
• It is in pristine, unworn New Without Tags (NWOT) condition, complete with its original factory internal inspection slip.
• Vintage 5X Beaver felt from this era is highly coveted for its superior stiffness, denseness, and smooth finish compared to modern retail iterations.
• Hard-to-find Size 7 ½ in the classic, versatile Mist Grey (Color 304). Includes original Stetson structural storage box