Saddle Manufacturing at the Nashville Arsenal

1861                   1862                  1863                  1864                 1865
Civilian Purchases,
some manufacturing    April – summer 1861
of military patterns:

McClellan:                      Summer 1861- Feb. 1862

NASHVILLE SADDLE PRODUCTION NUMBERS:  (1861 is incomplete but 1862 accurate)

2,922                     1,130                   —–                 —–                 —–

NASHVILLE CONTRACT PRICES     Oct. 1861 through Jan.  1862
Saddles:                       $22.50-$26
Bridles:                        $  3.50
Halters:                        $  2
Saddle Bags:                $  3
Cruppers:                     $  1.25
Breast Plates:               $  1.50
Moss Saddle Blankets: $  1.00