LOT OF 3: INDIAN WARS SADDLE, SADDLE BAGS, AND BOOTS.

LOT OF 3: INDIAN WARS SADDLE, SADDLE BAGS, AND BOOTS. Lot consists of: (A) Indian Wars era US Cavalry saddle. Designed by George B. McClellan in the mid-1850s, these style saddles were used by the U. S. Army from 1859 until the 1940s when the last horse cavalry and horse artillery was disbanded. Seat is 11 - 1/2" as noted on brass cantle plates and includes an original mohair cinch, and "U.S." stamped leather hooded stirrups intact. (B) High top black cavalry boots with brass US issue spurs attached. (C) M1884 "U.S." marked saddle bags. CONDITION: Very good overall. Age commensurate wear, but solid and displayable. PROVENANCE: Ex. Castlerock Museum. Item Dimensions: 18" X 18" X 18", Item Dimensions:

Estimate:£452.13

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