CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MCMASTERS OF THE 6TH MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS.

Revised: 3/11/2008

(Correction) Saddle may be Grimsley or McClellan.

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MCMASTERS OF THE 6TH MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS. You are bidding on a complete Civil War Grimsley officer’s saddle and martingale. Saddle overall is very good and complete; seat is tooled and padded; skirts are complete; stirrup straps are complete and sound; cinch strap is complete and sound. This saddle appears in much better condition than normally found Civil War saddles. Martingale & Associated Leather is also included, though worn and broken at folds, but still quite solid and displayable; heart-shaped Martingale is brass and lead filled and attached by brass pins. A central 2″ eagle, also brass and lead filled is attached to martingale heart. A facsimile photograph of Dr. James McMasters, who was a surgeon with the 6th Minnesota volunteers is included. CONDITION: As described above. Martingale straps are complete but cracked and frayed in areas. Martingale is missing one attachment pin, and eagle devise is worn at high areas through the brass showing through to lead. Saddle overall is very good showing some separations in sewing; normal scruffs, scrapes, scratches, and small tears. 4-32165 JS26 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1410	$4,600.00	Revised: 3/11/2008 (Correction) Saddle may be Grimsley or McClellan. CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MCMASTERS OF THE 6TH MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS. You are bidding on a complete Civil War Grimsley officer’s saddle and martingale. Saddle overall is very good and complete; seat is tooled and padded; skirts are complete; stirrup straps are complete and sound; cinch strap is complete and sound. This saddle appears in much better condition than normally found Civil War saddles. Martingale & Associated Leather is also included, though worn and broken at folds, but still quite solid and displayable; heart-shaped Martingale is brass and lead filled and attached by brass pins. A central 2″ eagle, also brass and lead filled is attached to martingale heart. A facsimile photograph of Dr. James McMasters, who was a surgeon with the 6th Minnesota volunteers is included. CONDITION: As described above. Martingale straps are complete but cracked and frayed in areas. Martingale is missing one attachment pin, and eagle devise is worn at high areas through the brass showing through to lead. Saddle overall is very good showing some separations in sewing; normal scruffs, scrapes, scratches, and small tears. 4-32165 JS26 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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