LOT OF BINOCULARS AND MISCELLANEOUS INDIAN WARS HORSE GEAR.

LOT OF BINOCULARS AND MISCELLANEOUS INDIAN WARS HORSE GEAR. 1) 19th C. binoculars with leather covered tubes measuring approx 6-1/4″ overall. Eye pcs are marked “SPORTIERE PARIS”. The group of straps includes a black leather strap measuring approx 10″ long by 7/8″ wide with standing loop and iron snap for attaching the cav. picket rope to the McClellan saddle. 2) Pair of 1885 saber straps, measuring approx 5/8″ wide by 11-1/2″ long with rectangular brass buckles, for attaching the saber to the saddle. The fourth strap, measuring approx 5/8″ wide, is a detached pc from a Model 1874 inf. carrying brace. 3) 1884 carbine boot measuring approx 11″ long and marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. This boot does not have the brass throat and was the first type of carbine boot adopted by the U.S. cav. It has two straps 3/4″ wide with iron buckles for attaching to the quarter strap of the saddle as well as a longer vertical strap that went over the cantle stud. 4) Pair of 1885 Comly pattern leather horse hobbles with large iron D-rings and connecting chain. The interlocking fasteners are made of tin-plated iron. 5) 1885 watering bridle consisting of a blued steel snaffle bit with attached leather reins. CONDITION: All straps are in very good or better condition. Binoculars have some finish loss at the eye pcs and the forward end of the left tube is rather heavily dented. Carbine boot is excellent with signs of minor flexing to the straps and only very minor finish loss. Hobbles are in fair to good condition showing normal use and minor surface cracking to the leather. Watering bridle is excellent and appears unissued. 4-325284-32504 DM106 (400-800)

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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	2228	$402.00	LOT OF BINOCULARS AND MISCELLANEOUS INDIAN WARS HORSE GEAR. 1) 19th C. binoculars with leather covered tubes measuring approx 6-1/4″ overall. Eye pcs are marked “SPORTIERE PARIS”. The group of straps includes a black leather strap measuring approx 10″ long by 7/8″ wide with standing loop and iron snap for attaching the cav. picket rope to the McClellan saddle. 2) Pair of 1885 saber straps, measuring approx 5/8″ wide by 11-1/2″ long with rectangular brass buckles, for attaching the saber to the saddle. The fourth strap, measuring approx 5/8″ wide, is a detached pc from a Model 1874 inf. carrying brace. 3) 1884 carbine boot measuring approx 11″ long and marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. This boot does not have the brass throat and was the first type of carbine boot adopted by the U.S. cav. It has two straps 3/4″ wide with iron buckles for attaching to the quarter strap of the saddle as well as a longer vertical strap that went over the cantle stud. 4) Pair of 1885 Comly pattern leather horse hobbles with large iron D-rings and connecting chain. The interlocking fasteners are made of tin-plated iron. 5) 1885 watering bridle consisting of a blued steel snaffle bit with attached leather reins. CONDITION: All straps are in very good or better condition. Binoculars have some finish loss at the eye pcs and the forward end of the left tube is rather heavily dented. Carbine boot is excellent with signs of minor flexing to the straps and only very minor finish loss. Hobbles are in fair to good condition showing normal use and minor surface cracking to the leather. Watering bridle is excellent and appears unissued. 4-325284-32504 DM106 (400-800) 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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