$1,160.00
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This Leather Navigator Briefcase exudes confidence. With its unmatched craftsmanship, superior construction, quality materials and timeless design, you’ll never want or need another bag. Roomy, expandable, WWII-inspired with the functionality you need for everyday carry. There’s no way this bag will be overlooked – watch heads turn as you carry the Navigator to and from the office, meetings, airport, and everywhere your travels carry you.
Personalize the brass oval plate on the lower front, and make it undeniably yours.
“My office is inundated with relics from the past, and I’m probably chief among them. Military artifacts especially seem to find a home with me. I’d been looking at an old, official Army-issue World War II Navigator’s Bag (circa 1943) in my office for years. The design seemed timeless; and with all the compartments inside, I thought it would be a perfect fit for today’s busy executive.”
– Colonel
Handmade and individually inspected at the Col. Littleton Workshop in Lynnville TN, USA. Features Colonel’s beautifully-textured, full-grain, polished American Buffalo in rich Tobacco Brown with polished American Steerhide trim. Minimal processing allows the bag’s natural leather to develop its own character and patina. This executive leather briefcase will only look better with time and regular use.
The Navigator anticipates your every need. The body of the briefcase expands with adjustable side gussets to accommodate necessities. Straps with workable buckles securely wrap around the bag and also have snap closures for easy access. Two interior leather dividers give you a total of three deep pockets. A leather pocket on the front of the first divider holds your iPad®, pen, business cards and other necessities. The adjustable, detachable shoulder strap with comfort pad is an upgrade to this bag’s ancestors – WWII navigators would surely have appreciated this convenience in addition to the handle for longer treks.
Perhaps the most exclusive feature of this incredible leather briefcase is the custom designed, solid brass closure – designed and manufactured by Colonel Littleton himself on a kick press from the 1800s.
When it comes to American Buffalo, Colonel says, “Expect a leather that is unapologetically rugged with more character, nicks, scrapes and variations in color.” Learn more about our American Buffalo Leather.
Read more about the History of the Navigator Briefcase. Also available in American Alligator or Vintage Brown American Steerhide.
*Historically, the pommel shield was used on U.S. Cavalry saddles to identify the seat size and, many times, the arsenal that supplied them.
iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
Leather: Always full-grain, the finest cut of leather. Expertly vegetable-tanned and finished in rich custom colors. Handcrafted exclusively for Col. Littleton by a small local tannery.
Extra: Solid brass hardware (imported); chosen for quality, endurance and character.
Designed by Colonel Littleton and handcrafted in our workshop in Lynnville, TN.
*Orders received by 1PM CST will ship the same business day. This includes orders requesting personalized engraving or embossing. ‘Business days’ are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, excluding holidays.
All orders of $1,000 or more will be shipped Signature Required.
We will email your tracking number when your package leaves our facility. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your order at customerservice@colonellittleton.com
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No. 1943 Navigator Briefcase - American Buffalo 
We are committed to producing quality, handcrafted products that showcase our time-honored standards of excellence and deep respect for the Americana tradition. Col. Littleton products go through rigorous testing and numerous quality inspections before being shipped to our customers. Should you receive a Col. Littleton product that is defective in materials or workmanship, you can count on us to make it right. Our guarantee is limited to the cost of the product itself. It also does not cover normal wear and tear. We feel if you just plain “wore it out,” you got your money’s worth. Also, we cannot be responsible for an item which has suffered through alteration, damage due to improper cleaning, improper use, mishandling or accident. If we made a mistake in personalizing your product or if the product is defective in materials or workmanship, of course we’ll replace it. Otherwise, personalized products are not returnable.
Leather is a passion for me. There are more kinds of leather and leather processing out there than you can shake a stick at. You can mold leather into just about any shape or form. You can make every hide look just alike. You can dye it green, blue or even pink. You can apply a finish, coat it, spray it or make it look slick and shiny. That’s not what we’re about at Col. Littleton. To me the beauty is in the naturalness of the leather. People always comment to me about the special “feel” of our leather and how it becomes even more beautiful after it has some wear on it. It’s all about our leather process. When you buy Col. Littleton leather goods, you’re buying, for the most part, full-grain American vegetable-tanned steerhide that has received a minimum of alteration. We don’t apply a finish to hide character markings. The way I see it, every marking tells a story and covering them robs the piece of its life and character.
I see a real resurgence in the country today for products made in America. Our focus is to design and create products that speak to the time-honored traditions that have made this country great such as handmade craftsmanship, authentic rich leathers and quality workmanship. There’s a nostalgic feel about the products we make . . . most of them could have been made 100 years ago and many are made using turn-of-the-20th-century methodology and machinery. Our products are true Americana; forged as our forefathers intended by people who care and take pride in making a beautiful product.
I am very impressed with the quality of this briefcase. It is a fantastic piece and generates a lot of comments whenever I use it. I have nothing but high praise for the Col. and his staff in rural TN. I was just out visiting family last week and drove the 80 minutes to the store and found it a very worthwhile trip from Nashville. Unfortunately the shop area where they do the assembly was closed as it was a Saturday. A great American company that makes a quality product and has a team that cares about customer service.
Recently I had purchased a briefcase from a well-known, reputable company (Not Colonel Littleton) that does quality work and costs a premium. Upon receiving the briefcase I felt it was quality, but it didn’t hit me as “the one.”
I ended up returning it and purchased the 1943 Navigator from Colonel Littleton and I couldn’t be happier. It truly is “the one” and my wife and kids all agreed that it suited me perfectly. The quality is outstanding, the attention to detail is precise, the two tone leather is beautiful and the size and fit of the briefcase is spot-on perfect for my needs. I am able to easily fit my Macbook, ipad, my Bible, some notepads, phone, pens, keys, a ledger and loose materials in this without it seeming to bulky, cramped or restrictive. The hardware is extremely solid, the stitching is extremely robust and the handle on top (due to the hardware) stays in the upright position making it quite easy to access without fumbling for it. The customer service has been top-notch from the beginning of the buying process through the packaging and delivery. As a company, they are holding to time tested values that make for true success in a world that has all but given up quality in exchange for quantity. If you are considering purchasing a quality briefcase that will last the test of time, and you are reading this review on Colonel Littleton’s web page, then you already have done some level of research to know why this product is in a class above the rest. May this simple review assist you in your decision to purchasing the 1943! You will not regret the decision!
I absolutely love my Navigator Briefcase. The outstanding quality and exceptional build of this item are a testament to its design. I’m sure it will last for many years. I’ve only had one issue with the buckle. It has come loose. I haven’t seen if warranty would do anything about it just yet. I will definitely be recommending Col. Littleton to my friends and co-workers. I’ve had several compliments on it as well.