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Antique Officer’s Style McClellan Saddle

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Antique Officer’s Style McClellan Saddle
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: Offered for sale in this lot is an antique Officer’s style McClellan saddle, The McClellan saddle was a riding saddle designed by George B. McClellan, a career Army officer in the U.S. Army, after his tour of Europe as the member of a military commission charged with studying the latest developments in engineer and cavalry forces including field equipment. Based on his observations, McClellan proposed a design that was adopted by the US Army in 1859. The McClellan saddle was a success and continued in use in various forms until the US Army's last horse cavalry and horse artillery was dismounted in World War II.  Maker: Unknown. Approx. Age: Antique, early 1900s. Size: 11-1/2” seat. Condition: Pretty good for its age, normal and use wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that.