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US M1912 McClellan Saddle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
US M1912 McClellan Saddle
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Development of a saddle to replace the McClellan saddle (which had been in service with changes since 1859) began in 1912. It had adjustable side bars to fit the configuration of a number of different horses. It was influenced greatly by European saddles of the period. Along with the saddle a full set of new equipment was also developed including a swiveling saber hanger for the newly adopted Patton saber, a bucket to support the butt of the '03 Springfield rifle. Pommel bags and canvas ration bags. A total of 8,893 were produced. Many were issued to troops sent to Mexico during the Punitive Expedition against Pancho Villa. Between weaknesses discovered in the design of the saddle tree, the looming war in Europe and the hundreds of thousands of McClellan saddled in storage doomed this interesting saddle. Most saddles and their related equipment were returned to arsenals and were destroyed leaving very few around for collectors. (SADDLE STAND NOT INCLUDED) $2,500-$3,500
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