CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE.

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE. Rare and unusual McClellan style saddle covered with black leather with an extra layer of black leather over the seat and attached with rnd head iron nails. Has distinctive brass bands covering both the pommel and cantle seams. Has three brass rings attached to the bars with iron staples (1 missing). Has black leather skirts on both sides measuring approx 12-1/2″ wide. Is also provided with hooded stirrups, one of which is stenciled with the number “6” in black ink on the bottom and the other having a slightly differently shaped hood is stamped “1905” on the bottom. Both latigo straps are intact as well as a heavy leather military style girth with iron rings and buckles. Saddle retains two black leather coat straps with black japanned buckles. There is a shield shaped brass plate on the pommel bearing the number “12” (seat size). There are four iron foot staples, two on the pommel and two on the bars at the rear as well as an iron stud attached behind the cantle. CONDITION: Overall very good. Leather exhibits varying degrees of surface crazing and normal wear but is a solid specimen. 4-32514 DM113 (750-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2217	$2,760.00	CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE. Rare and unusual McClellan style saddle covered with black leather with an extra layer of black leather over the seat and attached with rnd head iron nails. Has distinctive brass bands covering both the pommel and cantle seams. Has three brass rings attached to the bars with iron staples (1 missing). Has black leather skirts on both sides measuring approx 12-1/2″ wide. Is also provided with hooded stirrups, one of which is stenciled with the number “6” in black ink on the bottom and the other having a slightly differently shaped hood is stamped “1905” on the bottom. Both latigo straps are intact as well as a heavy leather military style girth with iron rings and buckles. Saddle retains two black leather coat straps with black japanned buckles. There is a shield shaped brass plate on the pommel bearing the number “12” (seat size). There are four iron foot staples, two on the pommel and two on the bars at the rear as well as an iron stud attached behind the cantle. CONDITION: Overall very good. Leather exhibits varying degrees of surface crazing and normal wear but is a solid specimen. 4-32514 DM113 (750-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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