CONFEDERATE MCCLELLAN SADDLE WITH “CS” SADDLE SHIELD

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) We have been told by one saddle collector that they question the originality of the CS shield on this saddle. Subsequent research reveals that the shield is Zinc and antique and identical to that which is illustrated on pp.156 of Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment by Ken R. Knopp. We therefore guarantee that the shield is original, old and genuine; the saddle is definitely old and genuine; however we cannot, and will not guarantee that the shield has always been with this saddle.

CONFEDERATE MCCLELLAN SADDLE WITH “CS” SADDLE SHIELD This saddle is a Confederate Arsenal copy of the Regulation Model 1859 McClellan saddle, having a 2″ pewter shield with raised letters “CS” attached to front of tree. Rawhide, split, open seat with brown leather skirts, cinch straps, and stirrup straps. Small, solid brass stirrups are attached. There are some leather repairs around front of rawhide tree to repair splits in the rawhide. One leather repair goes over 1/2″ of the saddle shield. Skirts appear orig and are attached with brass screws. Cinch straps appear orig. Cinch itself has been replaced with smaller leather strap. “CS” marked Confederate McClellan saddles, such as this one, are very rare. We can find no more than 3 or 4 in private and institutional collections. This is a rare opportunity to own the best marked Confederate saddle available. CONDITION: Rawhide is fairly sound with splitting and openings at sewn edges. Wood is exposed in front of tree. Seat is worn, but seat hardware is intact along with the finely patinaed pewter “CS” saddle shield. 4-31378 JS173 (15,000-25,000)

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
	1135	$5,750.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Additional Information) We have been told by one saddle collector that they question the originality of the CS shield on this saddle. Subsequent research reveals that the shield is Zinc and antique and identical to that which is illustrated on pp.156 of Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment by Ken R. Knopp. We therefore guarantee that the shield is original, old and genuine; the saddle is definitely old and genuine; however we cannot, and will not guarantee that the shield has always been with this saddle. CONFEDERATE MCCLELLAN SADDLE WITH “CS” SADDLE SHIELD This saddle is a Confederate Arsenal copy of the Regulation Model 1859 McClellan saddle, having a 2″ pewter shield with raised letters “CS” attached to front of tree. Rawhide, split, open seat with brown leather skirts, cinch straps, and stirrup straps. Small, solid brass stirrups are attached. There are some leather repairs around front of rawhide tree to repair splits in the rawhide. One leather repair goes over 1/2″ of the saddle shield. Skirts appear orig and are attached with brass screws. Cinch straps appear orig. Cinch itself has been replaced with smaller leather strap. “CS” marked Confederate McClellan saddles, such as this one, are very rare. We can find no more than 3 or 4 in private and institutional collections. This is a rare opportunity to own the best marked Confederate saddle available. CONDITION: Rawhide is fairly sound with splitting and openings at sewn edges. Wood is exposed in front of tree. Seat is worn, but seat hardware is intact along with the finely patinaed pewter “CS” saddle shield. 4-31378 JS173 (15,000-25,000) 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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