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Rare M1868 McClellan Saddle with Crupper, Pommel Coat Straps, and Bed Straps

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Rare M1868 McClellan Saddle with Crupper, Pommel Coat Straps, and Bed Straps
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M1868 McClellan Saddle with crupper, pommel coat straps and bed straps. Saddle has skirts and sweat leathers. The cincha is a model 1859 blue wool example. The M1868 was not a common saddle then, nor is it today in collections. It was manufactured/modified in a very dynamic period and was fast over taken in the field by the leather covered M1870 and M1872 and eventually the M1874. Most M1868 saddles were reconfigured to later models so specimens are scarce today. The saddle has brass moldings at cantle and pommel. This was a major modification done at he arsenals to existing saddles. Includes six original coat strap buckles. (SADDLE STAND NOT INCLUDED) $1,500-$2,800