http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp-shopping-cart/display-log.php This is the WP E-Commerce Product List RSS feed WP E-Commerce Plugin http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=493 “Nearly New” Reproduction M1859 McCLELLAN FEDERAL HALTER & LEAD STRAP (High Quality!) “Used” but in excellent almost new condition Federal halter. This is an excellent, well made halter, correct iron flat bar buckles on both the halter & “extra long” lead strap and iron rings. All leather is in “like new condition”, very strong, sturdy and sound. Many, many years of life in this halter! Clean, oiled and “ready to use”! New retail on the market the halter runs from $65 to $135 and the lead from $35 to $40. For both the halter and lead this is ONLY............. COST: ONLY.....$75 plus shipping (SAVE a minimum of $25 to $50!!) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=493 75 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=492 Reproduction "used" M1859 McCLELLAN FEDERAL HALTER & LEAD STRAP Used but in excellent condition “main stream” Federal halter. This is a nice halter, correct iron flat bar buckle on both the halter & lead strap. All leather is used but in very good, sturdy, sound condition. Many, many years left in this halter! Oiled and “ready to use”! New retail on the market the halter runs from $65 to $135 and the lead from $35 to $40. For both the halter and lead this is ONLY............. COST: ONLY.....$55 plus shipping (CHEAP! SAVE a minimum of $45!!) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=492 55 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=491 This pattern saddle is late 19th to early 20th century but has features similar to war time Somerset pattern saddles. If you want to do a civilian impression and not too concerned about 100% "spot-on" authenticity then this saddle is priced right and will work for you. 19th century period Somerset saddle with wide pommel and cantle rolls. VERY comfortable with a 13 inch seat. The tree is sound. Leather is very good, soft, pliable condition. Could easily be ridden "as is" but the under-skirting leather is torn that needs a little work and it needs a girth assembly. Not problematic. **Additional photos of the underside availabe for serious inquirers. Cost: $125 plus shipping CHEAP!!!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=491 125 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=490 Here is an opportunity to buy a scarce "wide body" M1859 repro tree "ready to be finished". This tree was made by the same Georgia tree maker that made so many of the M1859's during the 90's and 2000's. It is made with the modern quarter horse bars (which is why it is being sold as it did not fit the seller's gaited horse) and includes a 13 1/2 inch seat. In used but not abused conidtion. Tree has all of the holes for finishing including for mortice plates, footman stands, iron stirrups strap hanger-loop, etc. The brass rings should be iron for Federal enlited and could easily be replaced or, if you have an officer's impression....leave them as is. Tree is sound, rawhide is correct, complete and shows now tears. Trees are VERY HARD to find right now. Few folks are making them and many insist you buy a finished saddle at much higher costs. Buy this to replace your M1904 or to finish yourself. Cost: $275 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=490 275 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=489 18th/ 19th Century Crown Soap!! Crown Soap goes back centuries....at least into the middle 1700's. It was an extrememly popular soap for cleaning leather during the 19th century. Advertisements are routinely found in period newspapers and magazines. Harness makers often made their own soap for local sale often from closely guarded secret recipes. In fact, Benjamin Franklin’s father Josiah Franklin was a candle and soap maker. He made Crown Soap. By using salt he improved the recipe and made famously fine bars of soap with a crown stamped on them. The formula was a strict family secret, and a source of family discord when one of Benjamin’s sisters let it out. We are now offering period Crown Soap for cleaning leather. Our soap is from a period recipe for leather soap commonly used by mid-19th century harness makers. NOTE: It is NOT like modern saddle soaps but instead is mostly made from cod oil as were most period recipes. Our period soap recipe will clean the leather but not be harsh enough to damage the leather. All your leather items should be cleaned with soap several times a year in order to prevent the build up of dirt and other things that will damage the grain surface. For directions for period Leather Care......See our article (by David Janagin and myself) on this web site under...”Feature Articles by Ken R Knopp” ....... click on.... ”The Reenactor’s Guide to Leather Care in the 19th Century” Cost: Crown Soap (4 oz. Tin) $7 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=489 7.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=488 Really cool original (almost identically matching) pair of 19th century iron spurs in excellent condition. Iron spurs like this were very common. According to spur experts the squared strap ends date back to the 1820's or 1830's. They are military in appearance. However, most of the common, well known Federal and Confederate spurs were made of brass so this is more of a civilian type although they have strong similarities to military patterns. These spurs are in great condition! They are NOT an exactly matching pair but nearly so. Both are of iron, both the same size, shape, etc. (although the photo makes one look bigger than the other they are the very same size). One spur is dug from a Civil War site (according to the person I bought it from though he could not tell me where). It is clearly a dug spur, has some rust pitting one one shank and the rowel has one tooth missing and one slightly bent (see photo). The other is non dug and has a very slightly larger spur rowel. Hardly noticeable (the photo makes it look bigger than it is). Both have free rolling rowels and are strong, sturdy (not fragile)and ready to use lacking only a set of spur straps. GUARANTEED SATISFACTION!!! COST: $85 plus shipping. Usually around $5 Sorry, iron spur pairs are getting VERY hard to find!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=488 85.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=487 SOLD!!! PENDING PAYMENT 19th century period (civilian- double rein) English Pelham Bit!: All cast iron! Well made. Measures 6 1/2 inches overall with nice wide 4 7/8's mouthpiece (interior width). Very low or light curb. Very light surface rust but very strong and durable showing very little usage or wear. Ready to ride! Correct for pre war or war time period civilian bit. Cost: $35 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:04 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=487 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=486 Another very well made civilian layered leather horse brush using the old wire drawing method. This is a very old pattern, Mid to late 19th century commercial leather brush. Made in the style and patterns common to CW war time construction. These type leather backed horse brushes were made for Federal army issue and civilian use in very large numbers both in England and here in the U.S. This one has a period-typical embossed motif of a circle and horse head on both ends at the top of the leather back. The leather back and bristles are strong, soft and pliable however, it is missing the leather hand strap (easily added). Nevertheless, the entire brush is solid, durable and completely useable. Measures 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches. NOTE: These are getting exceedingly difficult and rare to find. For a collector’s item or for reenacting! COST: I bought this cheap so it is for sale at the extra good price of ONLY $30 including shipping in the continental US only. Elsewhere extra. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=486 30 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=485 Our finishing wax is made from a rare formula found in an 1875 Harness Maker's Manual. Due to environmental restrictions it has been slightly re-formulated but still contains most of the very same original ingredients to give a 19th century finish that is extremely close what period leather finishes looked and felt like. Moreover, our wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with built in protection from insect damage. CARE FOR YOUR LEATHER!!! For a great period approach to caring for your reenactor leather.... first, clean your leather with our period "Crown Soap", then moisturize it with Pure Neat's Foot oil and then finish it with this great all-around period Preservation Wax to coat, protect and hold moisture. For all of your saddles, accoutrements and footwear. NOTE: For directions for period Leather Care......See our article (by David Janagin and myself) on this web site under...”Feature Articles by Ken R Knopp” ....... click on.... ”The Reenactor’s Guide to Leather Care in the 19th Century” Your Choice!...Black (*) or Clear (for rusett leather) *Our black Preservation Wax contains lamp black to help maintain and enrich the color of your black leather items. Preservation Wax (4 oz. Tin ) Cost: $13.00 plus shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=485 13.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=484 MATCHING PAIR!!!!........... These are NOT rosettes nor military but civilian for the 19th century. They were buckle covers placed on the riding or coach bridle to cover the buckles and intended to prevent the horses tail hair from being snagged and pulled out by the tongues of the buckles and as a means to decoratively cover ordinary harness buckles. Often found at the place of the bridle buckles, rosettes or on other harness buckles especially in service on the coach team. Very decorative. Excellent condition and serviceable! Will accommodate a 1-1/8 inch or smaller strap. COST: $25 SHIPPING INCLUDED FOR THE PAIR! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=484 25.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=483 SOLD!!! Folks, here's a RARE! chance to own an original mid-19th century Kilgore tree. PREFECT TO BE MADE INTO A CIVILIAN, CONFEDERATE TROOPER's OR WAR TIME OFFICER'S SADDLE! The Kilgore was NOT a military McClellan saddle though they are very similar. The Kilgore tree was developed for the civilian market just before the CW. They are known to be different in their length of bars and often other features including the shape of their pommel and cantle. This one is very similar to a Mac but has a lower cantle and (great for us....) a wide gullet and more flat bars at the rear. In other words, this one will easily accommodate a modern horse!! By the looks of this I do not think this was ever finished. It shows no nail or screw holes anywhere and no wear and tear. The tree is very sound but the rawhide is dried and pulling apart in a few places (and shows some rodent damage) so if it is to be rebuilt I would recommend it be re-rawhided. Contact either Doug Kidd or Karl Pepper. A very light weight saddle tree, it has a twelve (12) inch seat and also sports the original and CORRECT wartime type iron loop stirrup strap hangers. VERY CORRECT AND AUTHENTIC FOR THE PERIOD!! Buy it and make a western Confederate trooper's McClellan (with no strap plates), a Federal or CS officer's mac or,....a civilian saddle of the period. FOLKS, AUTHENTIC SADDLE TREES ARE EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND TODAY. HERE IS A RARE CHANCE TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL THAT WITH LITTLE EFFORT WILL BE "SPOT-ON" FOR ANY IMPRESSION. COST: Look!! I know times are tough and it will cost someone a few more bucks to have this re-rawhided but, I want someone to buy this and make a good authentic saddle of it. So, I am dropping the price from $225 to $165 shipping Included!! *Let me help you with dressing it out "right"! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=483 165.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=482 SORRY SOLD BUT...I GET THESE IN FROM TIME TO TIME. INQUIRE OR CONTACT ME FOR AN ADVANCE ORDER. This is an original 19th century "pair" of spurs but not a matching pair. Although VERY close they are not exactly matching if you look real close you can see the difference. Which is why they are priced so cheap! Regardless, they will work fine for your civilian or early CS impression. Strong, sturdy with free rolling rowels they come with their original spur straps!! COST: $ plus shipping! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=482 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=481 SOLD!!! This is not a reproduction! This is another original British civilian pattern bit. This pattern also goes back at least to the early 19th century. It has strong similarities to some of our Dragoon era (Grimsley) bits. But there is no doubt this one is British made. Direct form the Royal State Palace in India! So there is no doubt it is British Colonial. Another rare chance to own a bit that is not often found out on the market today. A very light weight riding, finely made, gorgeous British bit with a nice, 4 1/2 inch wide low port mouth piece (interior width) Overall it is 7 inches long. Made of solid cast iron it is very strong and sturdy showing almost no use. Light weight gentle....Great snaffle to port transition bit! IMPROVE YOUR IMPRESSION! Very versatile!!! A fine riding bit for your Rev War, War of 1812, Dragoon, Pre or war time Civil War civilian (or CS officers) impression or even for use into the late 19th century civilian. COST: plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=481 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=480 This is not a reproduction! This is an original British civilian pattern flower cheek bit. This pattern goes back to the 18th century and there is no doubt this one is British made however, they were made in America to some extent too. Direct form the Royal State Palace in India! So there is no doubt it is British Colonial. A rare chance to own a bit that is not often found out on the market today. A gorgeous bit with a nice, 4 3/4 inch wide low port mouth piece (interior width) Overall it is 7 3/4 inches long. Made of solid cast iron it is very strong and sturdy showing some use but no hard wear. The coiled cheek pieces have been bent very slightly but it could be straightened or just leave it alone. Fine to use "as is" or good for your collection. IMPROVE YOUR IMPRESSION! A fine bit for your Rev War, War of 1812, Pre or war time Civil War civilian (or CS officers) impression or even for use into the late 19th century civilian. COST: $185 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=480 185.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=479 Original M1859 Low Port US Cavalry Bit!! Hey! Here is a chance to inexpensively buy an original M1859 low port bit to improve your Federal or Confederate impression. Great to use for any period of the war!! Great condition, sturdy, solid and strong, missing only the lower slobber bar. It has a casting flaw easily seen in the photo but this does not hurt its strength or appearance. Guaranteed or your money back! The bit appears silver but is not painted. Apparently someone cleaned this bit right down to the bare metal. I wasn’t sure myself so tried stripping it then even using a bit of muratic acid but quickly discovered it was simply bare ass metal. A little use will quickly put a nice “field patina” back on it. Has a four and ¾ inch low port mouthpiece (interior width). PERFECT YOUR IMPRESSION!! Original M1859’s are very hard to find- especially in a low port. Perfect for an early war Federal or CS impression but good for any period of the war. Want a real “authentic” enhancement to your Federal (or Confederate) impression? This is your bit!! Cheaply priced!! COST: $65 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=479 65.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=478 SORRY!! SOLD!! ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION SNAKE CHEEK BIT!! Here is an interesting bit and really cool bit to enhance your Confederate impression. This was originally an M1892 US Cavalry bit. Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to make it look like an early British (or Colonial) or US Dragoon appearing bit by hand forging a very nice “snake cheek” curve into the cheek piece. This type of cheek piece is normally seen on very early American or British bits of the late 1700’s to about the 1860’s or, on 1840’ – 50’s U.S. Dragoon bits. Who ever did it went to a lot of trouble and did a very nice job! The bit is well made to begin with and the extra work is also sturdy and solid. COOL IMPRESSION! If you are looking to portray an impression of a volunteer Confederate cavalryman or CS officer in the field (or a civilian) with his home made, blacksmith forged copy of fancy early civilian or British bit or Dragoon “snake cheek” bit then this is a very unique and rare opportunity to have the perfect bit to enhance that look! The bit was originally an M1892, #2 pattern. It measures 8 ¼ inches in length with a low port mouthpiece that measures 4 ½ inches interior width. It was once painted but most of it is worn off now. The “US” and “2” can still very faintly be seen. SOLD!!!! This bit will look fantastic on any civilian or Confederate bridle for someone wanting to uniquely enhance that Confederate or civilian impression for any period of the war! COST $$ plus shipping CHEAP!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=478 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=477 HEY!! STILL AVAILABLE!!! ................... British "Pad" Bit of the 1860 pattern. This is NOT a reproduction!! No! It is an all original British Colonial bit direct out of the Royal State Palace in India! I just got this in from India!! It has some funky Indian brass knobs on it (removable) but it is certainly a British pad bit on the 1860 military pattern- though probably post war (given its size). Obviously it needs a new stabilize bar and some slight straightening both of which can be easily accomplished by a competent blacksmith. The overall length is a little over 8 inches. Interior width of the medium port mouthpiece is 4- 5/8 inches wide. It is in solid condition and quite easily useable! I am selling this "as is" for the price below but, if desired I will have my "smithy" add the bar and straighten it for $50 more (my cost for shipping, labor etc.) if I have to get the work done. Don't miss your chance at this bit!! These RARELY come available on the mkt for less than $250 to $500 and then rarely one you would then want to ride with. Since its not complete this one is a great reenactor piece or a collectible! Hey! Some enterprising and talented guy could purchase this bit add a couple of "C" bosses from Hanover Brass and make easily himself a "C" boss Confederate officer's bit! COST: $ 185 plus shipping........ Contact me NOW! krk1865@bellsouth.net Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=477 185.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=476 CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BITS.... For the first time ever...available now... The Confederate blacksmith made copy of the Federal Artillery bit! Copied from an original in my collection, variations of this bit have been dug in the east and western theaters. The original of these were hand crafted by blacksmiths including slave and white operatives at the various Confederate arsenals and from local contract suppliers. You will note its similarities to the Federal M1833, M1859 and M1863 Artillery bits. * Our Paul Muller bits are ALL American- made, hand forged, hand finished, blacksmith made just as were the originals! ** Each can be “custom-made” for low, med and high ports, short or long cheek pieces. Inquire! *Great for artilllery or even cavalry reenactors or,....as a faithful reproduction collector's display piece. IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW! COST: $75 Shipping extra!! * Each can be “custom-made” for low, med and high ports, short or long cheek pieces. Inquire! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=476 75.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=475 For the first time ever...available now... The Confederate blacksmith made copy of the Federal Dragoon bit. Copied from originals in my collection. This hand crafted bit has similarities to Federal Dragoon-era bits and the M1859 but was made at various Confederate arsenals by blacksmiths including slave and white operatives and from local contract suppliers. *Authentically CORRECT for any theater (east, west or TM) and any time period of the war 1861-1865!! * Our Paul Muller bits are ALL American- made, hand forged, hand finished, blacksmith made just as were the originals! * Each can be “custom-made” for low, med and high ports, short or long cheek pieces. Inquire! COST: $100 Shipping extra! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=475 100.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=474 Available NOW!! For the first time since April of 1865!!!........ The Confederate Selma Arsenal bit! The only documented, “arsenal-specific” Confederate issue cavalry bit. Copied from an original in my collection that was excavated from the Alabama River at the site of the CS arsenal! As Wilson's Federal Cavalry approached Selma Ala. in March of 1865, the arsenal operatives were ordered to destroy equipment and machinery. What could not be transported away was thrown into the adjacent Alabama river. Over 100 yrs later, underwater excavations revealed literally tons of artifacts including machinery, weapons, gun parts, anything that was not dissolved by time....including a few cavarly bits. This hand crafted bit has similarities to the CS copy of the Federal Dragoon bit and the M1859 but was made by arsenal blacksmiths including slave and white operatives at the arsenal and occaisionally by contract from local suppliers. Interestingly, NO other blacksmith made Confederate bit can be specifically identified to a Confederate arsenal!! * Our Paul Muller bits are ALL American- made, hand forged, hand finished, blacksmith made just as were the originals! * Each can be “custom-made” for low, med and high ports, short or long cheek pieces. Inquire! COST: $100 Shipping extra! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=474 100.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=471 Here is something cool!!....... An original iron curb chain dug from the site of the Battle of Lovejoy Station....IN EXCELLENT USEABLE CONDITION!! If your like me then you prefer to use original hardware, bits, buttons, etc. on my gear and in my kit whenever possible. Original curb chains are hard to find in useable condition so here is a rare chance to ride with one from the great cavalry battle of Lovejoy Station Ga.! Shows some pitting but in good condition and still very serviceable. Iron, Measures 8 1/2 inches long Cost: $30 Shipping extra Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=471 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=469 This curry comb was patented by the firm North & Judd on June 22, 1909. Made of metal with a leather strap it was the first of the concentrical circle curry combs so often seen today. NORTH & JUDD Mfg. Co.: New Britain Conn., North & Judd. Established in 1876 this firm made a lot of equestrian equipment. North & Judd were a result of a merger with the firm of O.B. North, a large Connecticut war time maker of Federal horse equipment such as bridle bits, picket pins, saddlery hardware and carbine sling swivels. In 1878 North & Judd began using the “anchor” symbol as their maker’s mark- a well known symbol to today’s collectors. Interestingly, in 1926 North & Judd bought out the New Jersey firm of August Buermann Mfg. Co. Established in 1842, Buermann was itself a maker of horse equipment for the Federal government during the war. The company was acquired in 1967 by Gulf and Western Industries and for a while continued manufacturing saddlery, hardware, auto hardware, and belt and razor strap hardware. They are still in business today in Middletown Ct. as North & Judd Holding Company manufacturing plastic plumbing fixtures. Measures 6 1/2 inches by 4 inches. COST: $30 Shipping extra Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=469 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=468 Another very well made of layered leather using the old wire drawing method. This is a mid to late 19th to early 20th century commercial leather brush but made in the style and patterns common to CW war time construction. These leather backed horse brushes were made for Federal army issue and civilian use in very large numbers both in England and here in the U.S. This one has a period-typical embossed motif of a horseman jumping a fence at the top of the leather back and the number #20 on the hand strap. The leather back and bristles are soft and pliable. The leather strap is in excellent condition too! In fact, the entire brush is solid, durable completely useable. Measures 8 1/2 x 5 inches. NOTE: These are getting exceedingly difficult and rare to find. For a collector’s item or for reenacting! COST: $35 Shipped in continental US only. Elsewhere extra. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=468 35 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=465 SOLD!!! Sorry!! M1896 McCLELLAN CAVALRY SADDLE.....RARE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA SADDLE!! This is a nice example of the Spanish American War era Model 1896 McClellan Saddle, the last of the “black leather McClellans”. Introduced on the eve of the War with Spain, the Model 1896 McClellan it is a rare saddle, difficult to find and readily sought after by military collectors. Known to have been manufactured at the Rock Island and San Antonio Arsenals, as well as by at least one civilian contractor, the Model 1896 McClellans were produced in black leather for only some 6 or 7 years, at which point the army changed to using russet leather. This relatively short production period coupled with hard service in tropical climates during the Spanish American War, accounts for a relatively low rate of survival of this saddle in collections today. This specimen, although showing some age and obviously incomplete without the stirrups has survived in good condition. The leather has some cracking and dry rotting, but is pliable and generally in good condition with a nice shiny surface. The proper quarter straps are all intact but show some repairs and dry rotting and does NOT have the safes on either side. All of the brass hardware including the coat strap mortise plates, foot loops, staples and rings are present and intact. The stirrups are missing but the original stirrup straps with proper buckle are intact although one is broken. Overall this is a good “starter” for the collector to own the most important component of a very rare saddle, and one that is difficult to obtain and seldom found in American Military saddle collections. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=465 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=464 Reproduction Federal Officer’s Breast Strap: Has the brass heart shape breast plate as was a common officer’s “private purchase” item. Used but not abused. Doug Kidd product so you know its well made, sturdy and still in excellent condition and showing very little usage. Has the tie down strap and all period correct Federal hardware. Like new! Leather in excellent, very pliable condition showing very little wear. COST: $40 Shipping included Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=464 50.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=461 SOLD!!! Reproduction M1863 Federal Cavalry bit: Not sure who made this. In excellent condition strong, sturdy, showing only surface rust that is easily taken off with a brush wheel. Correct “US” bit bosses, medium port. Priced to sell FAST!! COST: $35 plus $5 shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=461 .00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=458 M1909 Curb Bit: Standard bridle bit issued by the U.S. Army from 1909 through 1920 (and beyond). This one is marked “US” on the right branch and “1" on the left branch indicating it to be a 4.25 inch mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is also marked “BTC” for is maker, Bridgeport Tool Co. Bridgeport, Conn. A well made, durable and nice collectible. COST: $25 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=458 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=456 UNIQUE, MATCHING PAIR OF BRASS 19TH CENTURY HEART ROSETTES! This pair is unlike most you see. Very unusual. They are a bit smaller overall and, the heart center is much smaller than most heart rosettes you commonly see out there. A rare pattern, they were not mass produced but they are a matching set that measures 1 ½ inches in diameter. Both hearts have dents in them so they are not in perfect shape but they are very solid and show a heavy patina. For the collector or, reenactor...., clean them up and put them on your bridle for a really neat 19th century civilian look. COST: $45 plus shipping...... Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=456 45.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=454 SOLD!!! SORRY...IF YOU SEE IT BUY IT! DONT WAIT OR YOU WILL CERTAINLY MISS IT! Here is a sweet, period Somerset saddle in good condition. This very typical 19th century pattern "riding" saddle has a 11 to 12 inch seat built on a solid English Somerset tree, real pig skin skirting!, heavy oak wood stirrups and canvas underpadding. Good as a common civilian "riding saddle" for any period of the 19th century Now, this is a "fixer-upper". I could fix this up myself and make a bit more money but if someone wants to buy this "as is" and do so themselves it would be easy and it is priced right at $200. (If you would rather have me do it then the cost goes up another $200 or so) Actually it is nearly ready to ride right now lacking only new billet straps for the girth (and of course a girth). The seat leather is very pliable and not torn anywhere though it shows a bit of wear at the top of the cantle. Skirting leather is solid and also in good condition. The stirrup straps are not original to the saddle (I think the wood stirrups are however) but the leather seems strong though the buckles are wrong for our period and the straps need some oiling. The underpadding has been replaced at some point with some striped "ticking" type canvas but is strong, serviceable and not pulling apart or torn anywhere (unlike most you find these days). The one area it needs some re-inforcement would be where the skirts attach to the seat. They are pulling apart a bit but it is not serious and could be fixed by a competent saddler. Regardless, I do not think they would pull apart from the saddle under normal riding but you probably would want to fix it right so it does not stress over time. All in all, a very solid, well made saddle representative of a typical civilian saddle for anytime in the 19th century and priced right for use by a reeanctor or as a collectible wall hanger. *Serious inquires only. Additional photos available upon request. Cost: $200 plus shipping (about $25-$30 perhaps less) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=454 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=453 19th Century Iron, Double Rein Bit: Very much like the bit found on the “Arabian.” Measures 5 inches overall with 4 ½ inch mouthpiece (interior width). Shows a brazen weld repair to the top of the mouthpiece and shows some minor rust pitting but strong and durable. Correct for pre war or war time period civilian bit. Cost: $25 plus shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=453 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=452 19th century period (civilian- single rein) English Pelham Bit!: All cast iron not plated! Light weight bit. Measures 5 3/4 inches overall with 4 1/8's mouthpiece (interior width). Very low or light curb. Shows some rust pitting and needs a bit of cleaning and straightening but strong and durable. Correct for pre war or war time period civilian bit. Cost $20 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=452 20 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=450 Original Loose Ring Cur Bit: Cast iron bit with interesting curb chain loop (with one curb chain hook included). Medium to high port. Measures 7 inches overall with mouthpiece of 5 inches (interior width). Has some kind of brazen on the cheek pieces. Very durable and strong showing very little wear. Ready to ride! Cost: $30 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=450 30 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=449 SOLD!!!! SORRY, the good stuff goes fast and this was "sooooo fine"! Original 19th Century Somerset Saddle! Excellent riding condition!!! The quilted seat leather is in excellent, supple, almost like new condition! Note the quilt stitch pattern and stitch down seat and, the long tapered skirts. Difficult to tell from this photo but the seat is a very pretty light chocolate brown color and the skirt a bit darker brown. The stirrup straps are black in the photo but they have been made and treated to fade to a chocolate brown just like the seat. The tree is sound, the under padding has been completely re-done with pillow ticking (durable, no tears or holes), the English rigging re-done with new leather billet straps and it has brand new stirrup straps using original 19th century civilian style iron roller buckles from my collection. Saddle in WOW!! Condition!! used but NO tears, rodent holes or pulled stitches. This saddle is ready to ride lacking only a girth and a different pair of stirrups! ** NOTE: The original (and rare) iron Snake "Don't Tread on Me" stirrups are NOT part of the saddle price below UNLESS you want them to be for an extra $200. Still, a stunningly beautiful original stitch down Somerset saddle for your collection or.... its ready to ride right now! Hey! Finding original saddles in this good of a condition is nearly impossible. You wont find them!! And, Stuart Lily would charge you $2,000 to make a reproduction quilted seat saddle like this. It can be yours ready to ride for... Cost: $675 plus shipping (Hey!! Cheaper than a brand new repro McClellan!! And good for any 19th century time period) **More photos available upon request. Serious inquiries only. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:05 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=449 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=448 Really Cool!!...Original 1830's to 1850's Eagle Head Snaffle bit: All iron bit. Very unique and rare. Someone has cut off the wings on both sides but completely functional showing very little use or wear. Very durable. Measures 10 ½ inches overall with a mouthpiece of 5 ½ inches (interior width). A truly rare and wonderful relic for your bit collection or for reenactor use. Cost: $90 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=448 90.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=446 NICE, old Nickel plated snaffle bit!! The mouthpiece on this snaffle is very unique. Very fine period snaffle. Bits like this are very collectible but still great for a reenactor or...as a collectors item! Measurements: Overall length is 9.25 inches with the mouthpiece at 4.5 inches interior dimensions so still useable for a modern horse or mule albeit a small mouth one. Cost: $23 Includes shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=446 23 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=445 Original Early 19th century Snaffle: Nice condition bit with unique snaffle and rein rings. The smaller interior rings were popular in the 19th century for use as rein rings. The larger rings are for attachment of the bridle. Bits like this are very collectible but still great for a reenactor or...as a collectors item! Measurements: Overall length11.5 inches with a six inch interior dimensions mouthpiece so wide enough for a modern horse or mule. Or, as a collectors item!! Cost: $30 Includes shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=445 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=444 WOW!! NICE solid brass snaffle bit!! Typical snaffle except its all solid brass! RARE!! Very fine period snaffle. Bits like this are rare and very collectible but still great for a reenactor or...as a collectors item! Measurements: Overall length is 10.5 inches with the mouthpiece at 5 inches interior dimensions so very useable for a modern horse or mule. Cost: $40 Brass snaffles are difficult to find! Includes shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=444 40 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=442 M1860 German Double Rein Military Bit with original double gig curb chain: Fine condition. I am told these are the M1860 German bit. They certainly have the typical high quality German construction, look and mouthpiece. My understanding is that a large number of these came out of a lot in the late 1990's from some cache of military items. Covered in rust, when they hit the collector’s mkts in the early 2000's someone had cleaned them with a grinder and brush wheel. In good condition they unfortunately show the grinder marks on the cheek pieces. Very sturdy, solid and useable for a reenactor. Great for a rare and hard to find collector's item too!! Measurements: Overall length 7 ½ inches. Interior width of the mouth piece is five inches so easily useable for modern horse. Cost: $80 Includes shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=442 80 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=440 A "fine" Original snaffle Bit.... This is all iron and original! Wonderful and unique early and RARE pattern snaffle bit. This is NOT your common pattern snaffle!! Great for a 19th century civilian impression or as a collector's item! Condition: Excellent! Fully functional but has alot of wear. Measures: Six inches overall height with six and one quarter interior width of snaffle so it will fit a modern horse or mule. Cost: $37 including shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=440 37.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=438 SOLD!!! SORRY! Here is a really cool (and getting rare) period original civilian bit but of the "trooper's" style. Solid iron construction. Made of flat, cast iron cheek pieces and a hand forged "medium" port bar (and with hand forged rein rings). The brass boss is VERY "period" resembling leather conchos that were very commonly seen on men's bridles of the period. Excellent condition!! Used but not abused. Very sturdy, very serviceable although it may need a slight straighening by a competent blacksmith. Overall length from top to bottom is (including rein rings) is 9 1/4 inches. At 1 1/8 (interior) the bridle holes will fit any width bridle billet. The mouth width is 4 7/8's inches (interior) which is serviceable for most modern horses but could easily be spread another quarter inch or so. This is a great and original period (19th century) bit perfect for reenacting or, for a fine bit collection. Original period and serviceable bits like this are getting VERY hard to find!! COST: $$00 includes shipping (U.S. Only- others inquire) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=438 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=437 THESE ARE ALL SOLD! ORIGINAL HARDWARE!!! Just In!! A lot of original iron horse shoe and iron roller buckles. Some painted/ some not and all with very light surface rust that is easily cleaned. NOTE: I HAVE VERY LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE!! *FIVE EIGHTHS (5/8"s) HORSE SHOE BUCKLES: Great for CS spur straps or bridles and Confederate accoutrement belts.. Have about 18 available. **Mix and Match!! Choose from any of the buckle types and sizes. Shipping is free with each order.....Minimum order of 5 for $20. Buy 6 for $25. Larger orders inquire by email.... krk1865@bellsouth.net Pay by paypal Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=437 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=434 ORIGINAL HARDWARE!!! Just In!! A lot of original iron horse shoe and iron roller buckles. Some painted/ some not and all with very light surface rust that is easily cleaned. NOTE: I HAVE VERY LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE!! *ONCE INCH (1”) HORSESHOE BUCKLES: Great for canteen straps, saber belt shoulder straps and accoutrements. Have about 20 available. **Mix and Match!! Choose from any of the buckle types and sizes. Shipping is free with each order.....Minimum order of 5 for $20. Buy 6 for $25. Larger orders inquire by email.... krk1865@bellsouth.net Pay by paypal Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=434 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=433 ORIGINAL HARDWARE!!! Just In!! A lot of original iron horse shoe and iron roller buckles. Some painted/ some not and all with very light surface rust that is easily cleaned. NOTE: I HAVE VERY LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE!! *ONE INCH (1") ROLLER BUCKLES!! Great for canteen straps, saber belt shoulder straps and accoutrements. I have 9 available. **Mix and Match!! Choose from any of the buckle types and sizes. Shipping is free with each order.....Minimum order of 5 for $20. Buy 6 for $25. Larger orders inquire by email.... krk1865@bellsouth.net Pay by paypal Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=433 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=432 ORIGINAL HARDWARE!!! Just In!! A lot of original iron horse shoe and iron roller buckles. Some painted/ some not and all with very light surface rust that is easily cleaned. NOTE: I HAVE VERY LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE!! *ONE AND ONE QUARTER (1 1/4) ROLLER BUCKLES: Great for CS Stirrup Straps or Halter Straps and accoutrement belts. I have about nine available. **Mix and Match!! Choose from any of the buckle types and sizes. Shipping is free with each order.....Minimum order of 5 for $20. Buy 6 for $25. Larger orders inquire by email.... krk1865@bellsouth.net Pay by paypal Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=432 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=429 SOLD!!! Original British 1860 Army “Pad” bit. RARE chance to own a British Army issue bit of 1860!! This bit is of the larger, earlier 1860 pattern rather than the smaller pattern issued around WWI. It has British military inspector’s marks and was purchased from a collector in Canada obviously suggesting it as a Canadian/British military importation. Even more interesting, it has two Canadian coins placed as "post-issue" bosses. The coins are commemorative 60th anniversary of Canada coins that were struck in 1927 and, as I understand it, given out to school children across Canada as souvenirs. The coins have the busts of Queen Victoria and King George, the words “Canada” and “Confederation” as well as the dates 1867 and 1927. The coins alone have intrinsic value of about $10-$15. The bit is very well made and sturdy showing little use although there is an obvious repair (weld) to one cheek piece but this does not weaken the bit or detract from its appearance. The bit has a indiscernible maker’s mark on the low port bar and four other inspector’s marks including the letter “C”, the number “66" and a British broad arrow. It measures 9 and ½ inches overall length including the rein rings and with a mouthpiece of 4 3/4 wide (interior width). Could be used as a great Confederate import reenactor bit (if you remove the coin bosses) or as a great British/Canadian collector’s piece. These 1860 British bits rarely come up for sale. When they do the going price is often $250-$500 (considerably more if it would have had a “C” boss). I have a couple of these so I am pricing this to sell quickly. A rare chance to own a great piece of British/Canadian history or use it for your Confederate impression! Cost: $190 including shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=429 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=428 Iron construction with cast iron cheek pieces and a hand forged mouth piece. Very excellent condition. Strong, sturdy, well made showing only very light surface rust. Size 6 1/2 inches long with a 4 3/4 inch width mouth piece (interior deminsions) Original bit! Very old! IN STOCK!!! Priced CHEAP! @ ONLY $25 including shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=428 25.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=425 Original “of the period” brass heart rosettes with plated, lead filled backs. Excellent condition. these are NOT Confederate but civilian of the 19th century period and original “of the period”. While a Pair" they are not exactly matched. Both are of the same exact pattern and size but one is a bit more used than the other. Still, in excellent very useable condition. Cleaned and shiney like a new penny! Size: Two inches in diameter. These go on ebay for $80 - $100 for a matched pair (which is where they will go if no one buys them soon). A nice addition to your CS or civilian bridle or as a collectible. COST: $60 Shipping included. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=425 60.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=424 Hand made of layered leather using the old, wire drawing method. This is a mid to late 19th to early 20th century military pattern leather horse brush. I have often seen this very same pattern marked "US" and "Army".....I have seen these with markings suggesting they were Brtiish Army...so, I am not sure if they were intended for US or British military ...or both but, I can say they were made for military useage. Apparently, these were made in very large numbers cause I still find them from time to time. The hand strap has the # 2120 clearly marked. The body has a very crisp and clear period-typical embossed motif of a horse atop a crown (suggesting an English origin but that is not conclusive in and of itself as some of these are British marked too.) Regardless, this one is in excellent, almost like issued condition! I have not seen one is as nice as this in some time. The leather is in wonderful condition, the layered back is thick, strong and pliable. The hand strap is in great condition too and securely sewn and the bristles are secure, very soft and pliable. Hard to believe this is perhaps 100+ years old!! This brush should provide alot of hard service for the reenactor or last nearly forever for the collector. Size: 9 x 5 inches These leather hand brushes are getting exceedingly difficult and rare to find. A great reeanctor or collector's item! Cost: $ 40 Shipping included. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=424 40.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=422 Reproduction Pick-Axe Hoof Pick made like period originals. Hand forged, blacksmith made of iron just like the originals. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=422 15 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=419 The M1862 Curry Comb a.k.a. as the “US’, “Army”, “Government” or “Y” Comb. This is the later pattern made after about 1863 or 1864. The early patterns were often (not always) marked No. “76" and “US” on the tang handle. Unfortunately, the wrought iron shank handles had the tendency to break. This comb is the later war time model that were improved using up to two rivets to attach the iron shank to the comb back and were often marked with “Cast Steel” and “Army Combs” on the “Y”. This comb was retrieved from the wreck of the artillery barge the “General Meade” in the early 1990's at the site of the 1864 Confederate sabotage explosion on the James River at City Point Va. It is all original and largely intact. Has the markings “Cast Steel” and “Army Combs” faintly but readable on the “Y”. Has been cleaned and preserved but shows obvious signs of being under water for 130 years! Despite at least one hundred and fifty thousand (likely many more) being made, intact, unexcavated examples are rare birds indeed. I have been looking for these for years and have never found a real, honest, unexcavated original. This one is as close as you will get!! And there is damn few of these. COST: $100 includes shipping!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=419 100.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=418 The M1862 Curry Comb a.k.a. as the “US’, “Army”, “Government” or “Y” Comb. This is the later pattern made after about 1863 or 1864. The early patterns were often (not always) marked No. “76" and “US” on the tang handle. Unfortunately, the wrought iron shank handles had the tendency to break. This comb is the later war time model that were improved using up to two rivets to attach the iron shank to the comb back and were often marked with “Cast Steel” and “Army Combs” on the “Y”. This comb was retrieved from the wreck of the artillery barge the “General Meade” in the early 1990's at the site of the 1864 Confederate sabotage explosion on the James River at City Point Va. It is all original and largely intact. Has the markings “Cast Steel” and “Army Combs” faintly but readable on the “Y”. Has been cleaned and preserved but shows obvious signs of being under water for 130 years! Despite at least one hundred and fifty thousand (likely many more) being made, intact, unexcavated examples are rare birds indeed. I have been looking for these for years and have never found a real, honest, unexcavated original. This one is as close as you will get!! And there is damn few of these. COST: $125 includes shipping!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=418 125.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=417 Hand Forged Iron Confederate Carbine Sling buckle!! The Confederate carbine sling buckle was made for use on a (black or russet) leather sling either with or without a brass tip. Original examples include brass buckles and, hand forged iron buckles like this. I have seen several original excavated examples of iron buckles. Most are made for the regulation sling width of 2 1/2 inches (interior) although many others were made for a narrower width of leather and, normally with only one tongue. Our buckles are made by Paul Muller! They are not cast nor machined like some reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged hammered out by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like the iron originals were during the war. Can be made with one or two tongues. Your choice. Buy one to make your own sling or,.....replace the farby buckle you now have. VERY REASONABLY PRICED for hand work!! COST: $15 plus shipping extra. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=417 15.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=416 Federal Nost Bags A very necessary and utilitarian piece of equipment for the cavalryman and for artillery teams. Nose bags were made in very large numbers by the Southern Confederacy in both the eastern and western Confederacy. About July of 1863 they were discontinued in the east and there was very little manufacturing noted in the western arsenals after the early war period. For the Federal army, many tens of thousands were made throughout the war. Today, for reenactors they are a very useful and necessary item for feeding your horse on the picket line with other horses, preventing waste of feed and carrying additional items on the saddle. Made by Doug Kidd of Border States Leather these are a reasonably priced, excellent reproduction copy of the Federal nose bag. Made of heavy canvas, with a formed leather bottom and leather strap with roller buckle just as the original pattern. In stock all the time! Contact Doug for additional details and costs @ 479 361 2642 or by his web site at www.borderstates.com Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=416 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=414 Reproduction CS Halter Bridle!! Made of russet leather from specifications I gleaned from my research for my book CONFEDERATE SADDLES & HORSE EQUIPMENT. These were commonly made in large numbers at several of the western arsenals throughout the war and from mid-to-late war through the Richmond Arsenal system. A fine, well made reproduction by Doug Kidd of Border State Leather. Contact Doug for details and costs @ 479 361 2642. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=414 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=413 A fine reproduction of the McClellan Saddle bags. Made in the correct original dimensions of high quality bridle leather and using the correct hardware. Reasonably priced and "Always" available in stock!! Made by Doug Kidd of Border State Leather. Contact Doug for details and costs @ 479 361 2642. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=413 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=412 Federal Infantry Officer’s Kepi Hat. Incredibly well made, of dark blue wool, interior satin lining, hard leather brim and high quality, gold braided infantry horn and brass Federal “shield” buttons. Comfortably fits a 7 /18 or a shade better head.....(22 to 22 ½ inches). Brand New!! “Top of the line” quality. Hand made from an original by Dirty Billy Hats for Coley Adair and worn only once. COST: $110.... plus shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=412 110 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=411 The Muller Pick!!! Multi-use tool includes a “spade” end and “pick” end! Blacksmith made - hot forged by hand from old horse shoes using an anvil and coal fired forge by Paul Muller. Five and one-half inches long. More than a “Hoof-Pick”... It’s a “Tool”! COST: $15 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=411 15.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=410 CS Carbine Sling Snap Hooks Hand Forged! No-one but us makes these....! Confederate carbine sling snap hook made as close to a known original pattern as reasonably possible. Not cast nor machined like most reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like originals were during the war. The Confederacy did not make roller swivels like the Federal did. Our snap hook comes with original loop ring snaffle bit for attachment to your carbine sling as seen in a few photos of Confederate cavalrymen. A Paul Muller item made exclusively for www.confederatesaddles.com no one makes these like this as they are very labor-intensive from a highly skilled, quickly fading craftsmanship. COST: $24 Shipping is EXTRA!! About $4 Be sure to make extra payment! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=410 22.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=408 Hand Forged Buckles........ These buckles are not cast nor machined like most reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged hammered out by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like the originals were during the war. They can be used for carbine slings or waist belts. Made in two sizes...... Carbine Sling Buckles: Fits leather at 2 to 2 and 3/4 inches wide. Please Specify. Or..... Waist Belts: On left... fits leather at two inches wide. COST: $15 each plus Shipping is EXTRA!! About $3 Be sure to make extra payment! (U.S. only- overseas extra) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=408 15.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=407 Civilian “Plain” Bit Hand Forged!! Dating back centuries this very common 18th and 19th century civilian pattern bit is commonly excavated in Civil War sites, around plantations, farms and homes. Our bit is not cast nor machined like most modern and reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged and hammered by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like the originals. Mouthpieces are normally a medium port with 5 1/4 inch width (interior dimensions) for a modern horse but can be special ordered with any size port or width. A Paul Muller item made exclusively for www.confederatesaddles.com no one makes these like this anymore as they are very labor-intensive from a highly skilled, quickly fading craftsmanship. One cannot find a more authentically made and reasonably priced hand made reproduction civilian riding bit anywhere in the hobby today. COST: $70 Shipping is EXTRA!! About $8 Be sure to make extra payment! IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=407 70.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=406 Confederate loose-ring “Trooper’s” Bit- Hand Forged!! Our CS “Trooper’s Bit” is not cast nor machined like most reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged and hammered by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like the originals were during the war. Issued in significant numbers in the eastern, western and Trans-Mississippi departments this “un-official” but standard cavalry bit was a very common Confederate issue pattern bit made by blacksmith’s and slaves all over the South including the official Confederate arsenals. Mouthpieces are normally a medium port with 5 1/4 inch width (interior dimensions) for a modern horse but can be special ordered with any size port or width. A Paul Muller item made exclusively for www.confederatesaddles.com no one makes these like this anymore as they are very labor-intensive from a highly skilled, quickly fading craftsmanship. One cannot find a more authentically made and reasonably priced entirely hand made reproduction Confederate cavalry bit anywhere in the hobby today. COST: $70 ...Shipping is EXTRA!! About $8 Be sure to make extra payment! IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=406 70.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=405 Federal Picket Pin.......... These were made by northern blacksmiths for Federal cavalrymen to picket their horses. Our Federal picket pin is not cast nor machined like most reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like many of the originals were during the war. Correct dimensions according to the ordnance manual although some were made shorter. Very labor intensive! One cannot find a more authentically made and very reasonably priced blacksmith made reproduction item like this anywhere in the hobby today. A Paul Muller item made exclusively for www.confederatesaddles.com COST: $22.. Shipping is EXTRA!! About $8 Be sure to make extra payment! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=405 22.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=404 Confederate Picket Pin!! To our knowledge, No one hand forges these for retail sales. Our CS picket pin is not cast nor machined like most reproductions are today but rather, blacksmith made- hot forged and hammered by hand from raw iron using an anvil and coal fired forge just like the originals were during the war. Made in unknown numbers by blacksmiths and slaves these were used by CS cavalrymen in limited numbers to picket their horses. Originals were fourteen inches long according to the ordnance manual although some were made shorter. No one makes these for the hobby today as they are very labor-intensive from a highly skilled, quickly fading craftsmanship. A Paul Muller item made exclusively for www.confederatesaddles.com One cannot find a more authentically made and very reasonably priced blacksmith made reproduction item like this anywhere in the hobby today. COST: $22... Shipping is EXTRA!! About $8 Be sure to make extra payment! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=404 22.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=403 Reproduction 19th Century Hand Cuffs with Key These are reproduction 19th century handcuffs in fully working order. Made of heavy forged iron just the original pattern. Very well made and fully workable. Ready to go with your various 19th century impressions or “whatever”- needs no cleaning or oiling. $35 plus shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=403 35 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=402 Confederate Wood Stirrups (reproduction pair) * ONE Pair Available Right now! I currently have one pair in stock but still can typically back order them without trouble. One of the best Confederate stirrups made in the hobby today! An excellent, well made copy of the typical CS produced high neck, round top, one bolt (pinged over), bent oak wood stirrups. NOT varnished but coated with linseed oil as were originals! These stand 9" tall- top to bottom, 5,1/4" inches wide (interior width) with 3" treads. Well made for the modern foot by an Amish wood shop in Pennsylvania, sturdy and brand new. They are provided by an outside supplier so inquire as to availability and shipping time. Excellent item! Perfect for your CS McClellan Texas or Jenifer saddle! $60 per pair Shipping Included (USA only) Contact me for more information Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=402 60.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=401 Confederate Officer’s Bit!! Constructed on the pattern of the Richmond Arsenal officer’s bit made by Shay & Williamson of NC. See my article published in NORTH SOUTH TRADER’s CIVIL WAR about the history and identification of this famous Richmond Arsenal CS officer’s bit on the “Feature Articles By Ken R Knopp” page of this web site. Like the original, this bit utilizes both the single and double rein. Well constructed of blued steel, hand filed and worked. A very attractive bit made by Doug Kidd of Border State Leather. Contact Doug for details and costs @ 479 361 2642. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=401 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=400 "YOUR CHOICE" of PATTERNS!!!.... 1. The 1847 GRIMSLEY SADDLE 2. THE CIVIL WAR OFFICER's OR... 3. THE CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GRIMSELY *The Grimsely is probably the American military's most gorgeous saddle!! Available in either officer’s or enlisted man’s patterns or, the CW Federal Grimsely artillery pattern too!! Each comes with a rawhide covered wooden tree with quarter horse bars. The Dragoon pattern noted in the photo has a rawhide covered tree and is a true 14" size as per original. Comes double skirted, with stitched and hair stuffed padded seat, correct polished brass Grimsley stirrups, molded brass over pommel and cantle. Correct hand-forged stirrup hangers, staples and iron rings. Complete with wool girth, coat straps, valise straps, and period repro brass beveled-edge horseshoe buckles. Extras such as the valise, breast collars, schabraques and saddle blankets available but sold separately. Made by Doug Kidd of Border State Leather. Contact Doug for details and costs @ 479 361 2642. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=400 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=399 RICHMOND ARSENAL, 1ST MODEL PATENT JENIFER Saddle Tree, 1862-63 Pattern. A fine reproduction of the "official" Confederate Army Saddle!! NOTE: Jenifer saddle variations available including “Your Choice” of ...ENGLISH RIGGED or Quarterstrapped; russet, black or brown leather; Long skirts or in the abbreviated Trooper’s “Skeleton-Rigged” pattern. A fine well made, reproduction Jenifer tree, rawhide covered with quarter horse spread. Custom fitted trees also available. Placement of rings, staples and screws are positioned as per the original saddle. Handmade wire foot staples are driven as were the originals into the front of the pommel. The Richmond Arsenal “CS” front shield and “Clipped corner” slot plates are applied with iron nails. Rings with round staples front and rear. Handmade wooden stirrups- your choice either covered or open. Six coat straps. Natural colored canvas webbing girth is 3 inches wide. This saddle should be ridden with a surcingle. Surcingles sold separately. Made by Doug Kidd of Border State Leather. Contact Doug for details and costs @ 479 361 2642. NOTE: This Richmond Arsenal pattern Jenifer was a very common issue Army of Northern Virginia Saddle but rarely used in the western CS armies. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=399 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=398 The M1862 Curry Comb a.k.a. as the “US’, “Army”, “Government” or “Y” Comb. This is the later pattern made after about 1863 or 1864. The early patterns were often (not always) marked No. “76" and “US” on the tang handle. Unfortunately, the wrought iron shank handles had the tendency to break. This comb is the later war time model that were improved using up to two rivets to attach the iron shank to the comb back and were often marked with “Cast Steel” and “Army Combs” on the “Y”. This comb was retrieved from the wreck of the artillery barge the “General Meade” in the early 1990's at the site of the 1864 Confederate sabotage explosion on the James River at City Point Va. It is all original and largely intact. Has the markings “Cast Steel” and “Army Combs” faintly but readable on the “Y”. Has been cleaned and preserved but shows obvious signs of being under water for 130 years! Despite at least one hundred and fifty thousand (likely many more) being made, intact, unexcavated examples are rare birds indeed. I have been looking for these for years and have never found a real, honest, unexcavated original. This one is as close as you will get!! And there is damn few of these. COST: $125 includes shipping!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=398 125.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=397 SOLD!!! Matching Pair of “Snake” Cast iron Stirrups.....(Don’t Tread on Me)!!These are early period, (I figure 1830's to 1860's- maybe earlier!! I don't know) These are the coolest of the cool!!! I have never seen a pair like these EVER!! These are originals!! NON-DUG!! Excellent condition! They measure 5 ½ inches high and 5 1/4 inches wide, treads measure 3 3/4 interior dimensions. Would'nt these be really cool on an original Rev War period or pre-war militia saddle or..... even for Civil War. Could be used for reenacting too but a bit small in the treads!! Traces of silver remain to suggest they once had a silver overlay!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=397 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=395 SOLD!!! Sorry! Old 19th century English Mane Comb: Brass depicting a rearing horse. 6 inches by 4.5 inches. These are rare collectibles made in England during the 19th century and difficult to find. $40 with shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=395 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=394 CW period Extendable Cup: Just like the kind found in Robt E. Lee's Mess Kit!! Measures 3 1/4 inches when full extended and the interior circumference is 2 1/4. Excellent condition and in good working order. The relic sellers call these pewter but I think they are zinc. $35 includes shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=394 35 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=393 Original 19th century French Binoculars!! These kind were imported into America in large quantities for use by the officers of both armies. Marked “Colmont, F.” and “Paris”. Excellent condition. The leather covering is scuffed in a few places but intact. The extension and sun shades are in good working order and the optics are excellent!! $125 includes shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=393 125 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=392 Assortment of 18th and early 19th century French military and Prussian cavalry tunic buttons: These are originals!! I don’t know much about these but button guys go nuts over them!! They are made of zinc (I believe) and all in excellent condition with the backs solid. Completely re-usable if you care to. RARE, RARE, RARE!! These are not being re-popped to my knowledge it is RARE to find originals. I purchased them from a digger who digs unusual late 18th and early 19th century sites. He told me he excavated them from Napoleonic battle sites in eastern Europe and some in Mexico that was the dumping ground for surplus European military goods in the early (French for Santa Anna) to mid 19th century (Maxamillion). They are also common to American French and Indian War sites. Sold as a lot ONLY $75 for all of them! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=392 75 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=390 Old Curry Comb similar to Federal "Y" Comb This is not an original. Probably late 19th century but very close to the CW Federal pattern "Y" comb. The handle is tapered far closer to the originals than the later "fat" ones you often see for sale. CW combs normally had narrow sometimes ornate woode handles. Includes the correct "Y" back strap and is a six row. It has a "step-up" handle unlike the M1859 which was not Civil War but why I am selling it so cheap. Still it is sturdy and a very close pattern to the originals which are getting very hard to find and no one is currently making a good repop of these. So, if you want a good representation of a Federal Curry Comb here's a good inexpensive one! COST: $30 Shipped to your door! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=390 30 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=389 CS POMMEL SHIELDS!!! ONLY one left! For your Jeninfer or McClellan. These were made by the Richmond Arsenal and therefore placed ONLY on Richmond Arsenal issue Jenifer or McClellan issue saddles for Army of Northern Virginia. They were NOT issued out west!! Nothing similar is found in western arsenals. So if your impression justifys it buy one! Cheap!! I HAVE ONLY TWO! COST: $10 each includes shipping...... PS: Check out my other hardware to improve your saddle impression! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=389 10.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=388 Single Ox Bow Stirrup. I used to have alot of these but only have this one left. Typeical bent oak wood Ox Bow. Perfect for post war cowboy through early 20th century. Excellent condition and sturdy. COST: $25 Shipped to your door. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=388 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=387 M1912 "Knife edge" Metal stirrups Typical pattern. Tread is 1.69 inches wide the interior foot slot is 5 inches. *These are NOT Civil War issue or even mid-19th century period but much later. OST: $20 Includes Shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=387 20 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=386 CIVILIAN STIRRPS!! Pair of wood civilian stirrups. They were once cover4ed but only the remnants remain. The treads are 2 3/4 inches wide and the foot slot is 4.5 inches at the bottom so wide enough for a modern foot. but them as is for a civilian saddle or cover them yourself!! COST: $25 SHipped to your door. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=386 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=382 Confederate Spanish Moss Saddle Blanket!! SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!! THE REAL DEAL!!!! One of two known surviving (largely intact) Spanish Moss saddle blankets. This one measures 42 inches wide but of unknown length. It is also of a different weave pattern. This was unearthed at the now famous downtown Nashville site in 1995 with all of the other surviving pieces. I believe that there is only one other larger than this in a private collection. that one is complete in length and width measuring about the same width and 62 inches in length. It is in great condition but needs restoration. A nice large example of a ultra rare Confederate artifact. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=382 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=374 CS Gov't "Tax in Kind" Bags (Reproduction) ** Only a few left!! These bags were provided by the Confederate government to farmer's so that they may be used to pay their 10% "tax in kind" in goods such as grain, corn, wheat, corn meal, vegetables, etc. Les Jenson says that thousands of these were produced by the CS gov't but only three or so are known to have survived. One at the Confederate Museum in Richmond, one at Gettysburg NPS that has only the front half and, one in a private collection. The originals came in at least two measurements. Either 22 in. wide and 32 in. tall or... 22 x 27 inches. Each with stenciling reading either "The Confederate States" or "Confederate States" and a draw string at the top for closure. One of these can be found on page 214 of the CS Volume of Echoes of Glory. It shows what's identified as a 'Confederate flour bag'. The dimensions on it are 22" x 27" and the stencil, while reading 'Confederate States', is different. These reproductions are very strong and serviceable. Made of heavy cotton twill, measuring 22 x 27 inches, with a hemp draw string and with black ink stenciling just like the originals. See a copy of an original on this web site under Photo Galleries, "More Confederate and Other Period Horse Equipment" While not necessarily an item of CS cavalry/artillery "issue", its certainly Confederate and certainly "issue" of another kind. It is common sense that many of these would have made it into the field via the quartermaster for issue of rations to the armies. Buy one to dress up your field or camp impression, to carry your rations, or just to haul your reenactment "stuff"! * All of my "used" ones are gone. "New" available only. Cost: $20 shipped. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=374 20.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=373 1862 Peninsular Campaign by Joseph P Cullen and as a FREE bonus.... the Civil War Alamanac. Both for only $20 with shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=373 20 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=370 Wood Handle Bowie Knife. This knife came from the collection of my buddy Jack Ebberts. He was a real craftsman and had intended to stag handle this knife as he had done so many before. However he passed away. His wife is purging his collection and so offers this Pakistan Made knife and sheath, 15 inches long Cost: Only $20 including shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=370 20 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=364 GREAT EARLY WAR OUTFIT!!! REDUCED!!! Shot Bag, Powder Horn and Possible, shot flask: WOW!! Wonderful, high quality reproduction and high quality powder horn, shot bag with stag buttons and shot flask. All leather in excellent, great condition! NEW PRICE!!! COST: The whole kit for only $50!! Shipping Extra Jack Ebberts Collection Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=364 50.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=363 Really nice nearly brand new, typical Cowboy leather holster. Adjustable to fit most any size waist. Cost: $30 INcludes shipping. Jack Ebberts Collection Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=363 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=359 Tomahawk: Iron blade with oak wood handle 21 inches long. Comes with hand tooled leather case. Sharp NEW PRICE!!! Cost $20 Plus Shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=359 20.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=352 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=352 0 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=350 These old bits came out of an old bit collection. The snaffle is very light weight, lighter than I have ever seen before. Kind of like a pony bit. The other is a straight bar but of equal small size. Both bits $12 including shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=350 12 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=348 Very displayable riker box of Forrest Cavalry and other unique CS cavalry relics Relics!! These are the real thing with three items excavated from Forrest and Van Dorns Spring 1863 camp sites around Coumbia Tenn. It is rare and difficult to find CS cavalry groupings with NB Forrest provenance. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL!! 1. Brass Confederate Spur. This is the shank from a Confederate-made spur excavated from Forrest and Van Dorn’s 1863 Cavalry Camps around Columbia Tennessee. This was excavated in 2009 by local area relic hunter Bill Thrasher. 2. Iron horse shoe bridle buckle excavated from middle Tennessee Confederate camp. These cast iron 3/4 inch buckles the most common buckle used for CS cavalryman “trooper’s” bridles. 3. Zinc mortice plate typically used on some western Confederate arsenal saddles. Excavated from CS site in Tennessee. 4. Strand of twisted Spanish Moss from CS saddle blanket excavated from downtown Nashville in 1996. Several pieces and at least one blanket along with a significant number of other Federal and CS relics were found twenty-one feet below the surface at this site now where the Nashville Titans Arena stands. 5. Trigger. This trigger, likely from some kind of civilian fowling piece was excavated from Forrest and Van Dorn’s 1863 Cavalry Camps around Columbia Tennessee. Excavated in 2009 by local relic hunter Bill Thrasher. 6. Brass case pistol cartridge from the French pin-fire Lafaucheaux pistol excavated from Forrest and Van Dorn’s 1863 Cavalry Camps around Columbia Tennessee. This was excavated in 2009 by local relic hunter Bill Thrasher. These pistols were a favorite of Confederate officers. In February 1864 Forrest rec’d about 1700 of these pistols that had come through the Blockade at Mobile. Still more of this same shipment were sent to the Trans-Mississippi Dept. Of the number sent Forrest, many still appear in his comprehensive May 1864 Inspection Report but due to the inherent difficulty in obtaining ammunition for them fewer and fewer of these pistols are found in subsequent reports. 7. Hand forged iron Horse Shoe from Confederate Camp in middle Tennessee. SUPERB! Confederate Cavalry Relics! COST: $95 Shipped to your door! (US only- elsewhere is extra) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:06 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=348 95.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=346 HORSEMAN’S POCKET KNIFE! Brand New!! Rosewood handle with five blades including a hoof pick, leather awl, mane thinning comb, hoof knife and regular knife blade. 4 inches long when folded. Very Sharp! *Can be carried in your haversack or saddle bags when reenacting but for home use it also comes with a "non-period" leather case for attachment to your belt. Originals run $65 and up "when" you can find them! Even reproductions like this can be a very hard to get item. Very useful field tool for the cavalryman!! and, for at home around the barn! I HAVE TWO OF THESE IN STOCK! COST: $29 including shipping (U.S. only-elsewhere extra) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=346 29.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=341 Selling off my collection of 19th Century Curry Combs. These are NOT Antebellum or Civil War era but really unique and hard to find original curry combs from the 19th to early 20th centuries. I have been collecting and researching these for years. Let me tell you, they are rare and very difficult to find patterns. Get them while you can! Another well made and rare curry comb this one was probably made by the F.E. Kohler firm of Canton Oh. in the 1880's or 90's. It is of their pattern and style although an early pattern. The Kohler firm was a prolific maker of curry combs for retail sale all over America. It is a steel (somewhat rusted), closed back, six bar comb with wire frame and a very nicely tapered oak wood handle (paint worn off). Well made and sturdy yet light weight it's fine construction suggests a high-end, city stable comb rather than the typical working man's farm and ranch comb. Cost: $30 includes shipping (U.S. Only) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=341 30 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=340 Selling off my collection of 19th Century Curry Combs. These are NOT Antebellum or Civil War era but they are really unique and hard to find original curry combs from the 19th to early 20th centuries. I have been collecting and researching these for years. Let me tell you, they are rare and very difficult to find patterns. Get them while you can! Another well made curry comb. It is of heavy, utilitarian construction with steel, solid back, six bar and with a narrow painted wood handle (paint worn off). It also has a mane comb attachment. This comb is very well made of an early but simple curry comb pattern typical of the Decker Co. A well known curry comb manufacturer from Keokuk Iowa since 1878. Made for the farm or ranch and not the typical city stable comb. Great for the barn and solidly constructed to last a long time. Cost: $30 includes shipping (U.S. Only) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=340 30 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=339 Selling off my collection of 19th Century Curry Combs. These are NOT Antebellum or Civil War era often very similar and.....really unique and hard to find original curry combs from the 19th to early 20th centuries. I have been collecting and researching these for years. Let me tell you, they are rare and very difficult to find patterns. Get them while you can! Another well made curry comb. It is of a very heavy, utilitarian construction comb with steel, solid back, six bar and with a narrow tapered painted wood handle (paint worn off). It also has a rather unusual curved mane comb attachment. This comb is very well made and sturdy and very likely a "re-construction" of an old pattern (possibly an early Kohler or other maker's) comb that has had a heavy handle attached to it. Made for the farm or ranch and not the typical city stable comb. Great for the barn and well constructed to last for more than the 100 years it has already been around. Cost: $30 includes shipping (U.S. Only) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=339 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=337 Selling off my collection of 19th Century Curry Combs. These are NOT Civil War era but often similar and .....really unique and hard to find original curry combs from the 19th Century. I have been collecting and researching these for years. They are rare and difficult to find. Another well made and rare curry comb this one was also probably made by the F.E. Kohler firm of Canton Oh. in the 1880's or 90's. It is of their pattern and style. The Kohler firm was a prolific maker of curry combs for retail sale all over America. It is a steel, closed back, six bar comb with wire frame and a nicely tapered stained oak wood handle. Well made and sturdy yet light weight and small only seven inches in total length. Cost: $30 includes shipping (U.S. Only) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=337 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=336 Selling off my collection of 19th Century Curry Combs. These are NOT Civil War era but very similar and really unique and hard to find original curry combs from the 19th Century. I have been collecting and researching these for years. They are rare and difficult to find. Another well made and rare curry comb this one was probably made by the F.E. Kohler firm of Canton Oh. in the 1880's or 90's. It is of their pattern and style. The Kohler firm was a prolific maker of curry combs for retail sale all over America. It has a closed back, is a six bar comb with wire frame and a very ornately tapered black painted hard wood handle (with saddle ring). Brass curry combs were unusual. This one with the closed back and tapered handle was certainly one of their "high-end" combs intended for the city dweller "riding class" rather than for heavy duty farm and ranch use. Still, well made and sturdy. Cost: $40 includes shipping (U.S. Only) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=336 40.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=335 Selling off my collection of 19th Century Curry Combs. These are NOT Civil War era but very similar and really unique and hard to find original curry combs from the 19th Century. I have been collecting and researching these for years. They are rare and difficult to find. This comb was made by the F.E. Kohler firm of Canton Oh. in the 1880's. This firm was a prolific maker of curry combs for retail sale all over American. It is a well made comb intended for the city dweller "riding class" rather than for heavy duty farm and ranch use. It sports a brass, six bar open back with wire frame and a nice stained brown handle. Brass curry combs were unusual. Well made and sturdy. Cost: $40 includes shipping (U.S. Only) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=335 40.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=326 (TWO) Period Table Knives COST: $10 for the pair Shipping included. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=326 10 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=322 Musket Wrench Cost: $15 includes shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=322 15 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=320 Brass Powder Measuring Flask Used but excellent condition. COST: $25 includes shipping! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=320 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=306 Really neat Canvas Double billet buckle Accoutrement Belt with neat roller buckles Length without the leathers: 38 in by 2 ½ in. wide. Adjustable Brand NEW!! Made by Coley Adair! COST: $30 Plus Shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=306 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=298 CS Brown Leather Accoutrement Belt with brass buckle. top quality leather 2 1/4 x 40 inches and buckle. NEW! Made by Coley Adair! COST: $40 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=298 40.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=296 CS Brown leather Accoutrement Belt with Forked tongue brass frame buckle. Made by Coley Adair! 1 ½ in by 42 in. Brand NEW! COST: $35 plus shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=296 35.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=292 SOLD!!! British Enfield Cartridge Box. Very well made by Butch Myers and Coley Adair. Tins included. Great condition, used but no tears, COST: $SOLD Shipping included. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=292 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=283 Curb Chains! Two Original and One Modern!! 1. Top: SOLD!!!! Sorry! A period original English or civilian iron curb chain with one original hook. Eight inches long. This pattern is often found on original British military and CS imported bits. Excellent condition!! $34 2. Middle: Another period original English or civilian iron curb chain with one original hook. Eight inches long. This pattern is often found on original British military and CS imported bits. Excellent condition! $34 3. SOLD!! (sorry) Modern made reproduction of the pre-war and war time Federal iron pattern curb strap. $20 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=283 34.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=279 Original and Early Brass Flask: Excellent condition excepting the lever for the spring is broke- hence the cheap price. Could be easily fixed by someone more competent than I. These normally go for $80-$125. Bargain Cost: $50 Includes shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=279 50 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=276 Unmatched pair of a Confederate Wood Stirrup and civilian type wood stirrup (reproduction pair) REDUCED PRICE!!! An nice copy of the CS produced, round top, bent oak wood stirrups. These stand 7 1/2" tall- top to bottom, 4 and 1/4" inches wide (interior width) with 3" treads. Well made for the modern foot, sturdy and brand new. Excellent item! Unmatched pairs are very common on relic saddles- Be different! $25 including shipping (Lower 48 only) Elsewhere additional. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=276 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=274 CURRENTLY NONE AVAILABLE but KEEP CHECKING !! I ROUNTINELY GET THEM Nice matching (nearly) pair of sturdy, original iron stirrups. I rode an identical pair of these on a CS McClellan of mine "many a mile" in the "old days". They work nicely. Not too heavy and fiit well with a modern foot. Interior deminsions are 4 3/4 inches with a three inch tread. This pattern is found in large numbers in this part of the South but I believe them to be post war. They turn up quite frequently on old original Kilgore and Somerset saddles often in post war commercial saddle catalogs. Most certainly they are NOT CS makes. However, years ago a pair was excavated out of a CS camp in north Mississippi but that is the only single or pair of these with any kind of lineage to the war period I have ever seen. So I cannot draw any conclusions about them. I can only continue to speculate my opinion they are not war time makes. Still, they make an excellent pair of "period" civilian reenactor stirrups because of their similarities to period stirrups and, very importantly they safely fit most modern feet. PHOTO: The photo shows an identical pair. The pair for sale is in much better condition than the photo. A bargain at $75 including shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=274 75.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=260 GREY WHITE CHECKED SHIRT: Standing collar, Box cut, Hand sewn top stitching by Mary Lou Wooten. Dirty, used, Good shirt just needs cleaning. Large size 44, PRICE: $45 Shipping extra depending upon location. Contact me for details. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=260 45 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=258 DARK BLUE WOOL SHIRT W/ STAND & FALL COLLAR: Nice blue wool with metal buttons. Type Shirt issued to 1st Ga. Infantry at Pulaski Tenn. Well made by Don Rader, exc. cond. SIZE: 42 or so... Price: Originaly purchased for $150...Yours for only $90!! Shipping extra depending upon location. Contact me for details. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION: Recently retired from the hobby, cavalryman Coley Adair of the Critters is selling his equipment, gear, clothing and manufacturing materials. Coley was known for his unique personality, dedication to the hobby and, his knowledge of the period cavalryman. He also wore and used only the best in high end, hand made, period correct clothing and equipment. Never skimping on expense, most of these items are “one of a kind” and rich in historical detail by the top of the line makers in the hobby today Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=258 90.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=253 FEDERAL CAVALRY CHEVRONS: Corporal & Sergeant, NOT Sutler Row junk!, Well made, used, lots of wear. $15 per set Shipping included! COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=253 15 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=242 HEAVY COTTON FLANNEL DRAWERS: Made by Nancy Edins, Waist size 28, New, Priced right at $50 Shipping extra depending upon location. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION: Recently retired from the hobby, cavalryman Coley Adair of the Critters is selling his equipment, gear, clothing and manufacturing materials. Coley was known for his unique personality, dedication to the hobby and, his knowledge of the period cavalryman. He also wore and used only the best in high end, hand made, period correct clothing and equipment. Never skimping on expense, most of these items are “one of a kind” and rich in historical detail by the top of the line makers in the hobby today Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=242 50 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=228 CS COLUMBUS ARSENAL ENAMELED CANVAS CLOTH CARTRIDGE BOX: Entirely hand sewn including canvas body and flap. Has russet leather ends, with brass finial. Properly marked “William Brands & Co.” Your chance to own a very well made, excellent and under-represented item ! Price: $60 Shipping extra depending upon location. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION: Recently retired from the hobby, cavalryman Coley Adair of the Critters is selling his equipment, gear, clothing and manufacturing materials. Coley was known for his unique personality, dedication to the hobby and, his knowledge of the period cavalryman. He also wore and used only the best in high end, hand made, period correct clothing and equipment. Never skimping on expense, most of these items are “one of a kind” and rich in historical detail by the top of the line makers in the hobby today Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=228 65 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=209 LIMITED SUPPLY- INQUIRE!! ORIGINAL & REPRODUCTION 19th CENTURY BUCKLES & HARDWARE: We have mountains of top quality, reproduction Federal, pre war military and civlian hardware including M1859 McClellan halter, lead, bridle, stirrup strap buckles, roller buckles, assorted frame buckles, assorted horseshoe buckles, brass buckles, D rings, O rings, and other original and repro hardware. HARD TO GET ITEMS!! GET THEM NOW WHILE THEY LAST! Your Choice....$3.75 each, Various sizes inquire within. Minimum Order: 4 items! Shipping depending upon location. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION: Recently retired from the hobby, cavalryman Coley Adair of the Critters is selling his equipment, gear, clothing and manufacturing materials. Coley was known for his unique personality, dedication to the hobby and, his knowledge of the period cavalryman. He also wore and used only the best in high end, hand made, period correct clothing and equipment. Never skimping on expense, most of these items are “one of a kind” and rich in historical detail by the top of the line makers in the hobby today. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=209 3.75 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=208 LIMITED SUPPLY- INQUIRE!! ORIGINAL & REPRODUCTION 19th CENTURY BUCKLES & HARDWARE: We have a limited supply left of top quality, reproduction Federal, pre war military and civlian hardware including M1859 McClellan halter, lead, bridle, stirrup strap buckles, roller buckles, assorted frame buckles, assorted horseshoe buckles, brass buckles, D rings, O rings, and other original and repro hardware. HARD TO GET ITEMS!! GET THEM NOW WHILE THEY LAST! Your Choice....$3.75 each, Various sizes inquire within. Minimum Order: 4 items! Shipping depending upon location. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION: Recently retired from the hobby, cavalryman Coley Adair of the Critters is selling his equipment, gear, clothing and manufacturing materials. Coley was known for his unique personality, dedication to the hobby and, his knowledge of the period cavalryman. He also wore and used only the best in high end, hand made, period correct clothing and equipment. Never skimping on expense, most of these items are “one of a kind” and rich in historical detail by the top of the line makers in the hobby today. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=208 3.75 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=207 LIMITED SUPPLY- INQUIRE!! ORIGINAL & REPRODUCTION 19th CENTURY BUCKLES & HARDWARE: We have mountains of top quality, reproduction Federal, pre war military and civlian hardware including M1859 McClellan halter, lead, bridle, stirrup strap buckles, roller buckles, assorted frame buckles, assorted horseshoe buckles, brass buckles, D rings, O rings, and other original and repro hardware. HARD TO GET ITEMS!! GET THEM NOW WHILE THEY LAST! Your Choice....$3.75 each, Various sizes inquire within. Minimum Order: 4 items! Shipping depending upon location. THE COLEY ADAIR COLLECTION: Recently retired from the hobby, cavalryman Coley Adair of the Critters is selling his equipment, gear, clothing and manufacturing materials. Coley was known for his unique personality, dedication to the hobby and, his knowledge of the period cavalryman. He also wore and used only the best in high end, hand made, period correct clothing and equipment. Never skimping on expense, most of these items are “one of a kind” and rich in historical detail by the top of the line makers in the hobby today. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=207 3.75 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=203 GENUINE BUENA VISTA SADDLE Very nice Buena Vista Saddle of the original patent pattern (probably c. late 19th century to ?). Complete with characteristic and original Buena Vista wood stirrups. Leather dry but in good condition, minor repairs to some stitching. Overall in excellent condition. Difficult to find one this complete and in this condition. Could be "rode". Would only need some conditioning to the leather. $350 plus shipping! Story of the Buena Vista: Made on “Wilbourne” (or “Wilburn”) trees. Also known as the “Wilbourn Saddle”, the Buena Vista saddle was never a Confederate pattern saddle however, it was a very common and popular commercial saddle pattern that was manufactured from 1883 until the early 1960's. The Wilbourn/Buena Vista Saddle was invented by William Wilbourn of Virginia. Legends, folklore and possibly inaccurate information suggests the following story of the Buena Vista saddle: Apparently, Wilbourn served in the Confederate army during the war. Upon returning home he opened a saddle making shop in Lexington Virginia. In 1883, it is known he patented his “Wilbourn” saddle tree with the U.S. Patent Office. Its unique design involved the tapering of the tree at the base of the cantle for the comfort of the rider which was different from any other saddle tree of the time. Its wide, under-base at the gullet of the tree also made it particularly less stressful to the horses’s back. At some point, William’s son Samuel took over the business and moved the saddle operation from Lexington to Buena Vista, (Rockbridge County), Virginia. The company was called “The Wilbourn Saddle and Harness Factory” and subsequent saddles were renamed “Buena Vista saddles”. The Wilbourn/Buena Vista saddle was often made and sold to outside contractors for finishing or even sold to individuals as “kits”, complete with leather and hardware. Made as late as the early 1960's they remained consistent in appearance throughout their history. Knock-offs are made today although the old original Buena Vista saddles were very durable and are occasionally still found in regular use. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=203 350 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=198 EARLY RACING OR CHILD’s SADDLE: Not sure of the period of this saddle but it is a very small, light weight saddle with under padding. The seat is only nine inches at best. It could be a child’s saddle or maybe an early racing saddle. Either way a RARE one!! Leather in dry, cracked condition, stirrup straps and stirrups missing. The canvas under padding and tree are sound. Great wall hanger! $150 includes shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=198 150.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=197 SORRY...THIS ONE IS SOLD!!! SOLD!!!! According the the book, OLD COWBOY SADDLES & SPURS, By Grethchen and Mike Graham, the Frank Meanea Saddlery was in business in Cheyenne, Wy. in 1873. Frank Meanea was a pioneer in the mail order saddle business designing saddles and Cheyenne style chaps. His trees were made by his brother Theodore E Meanea of Denver Colo. Frank died in 1928. This old style stock saddle is one of these famous Meanea Saddle Company products and may date to the early 1900's era. The saddle is marked with the name and logo “F.A. Meana Maker Cheyenne, Wyo”. This apparently dates the saddle after 1881. The saddle (14" inch seat) and tree are in good condition complete with ox bow stirrups, long latigos and a strong girth of parachute cord. It has the #14 on the “on-side” jockey. The leather is a little dry and worn from use but still very, very flexible and overall, in GREAT, READY TO RIDE condition! The sheep skin underneath has been re done so is in excellent condition. There is minor rodent damage on the right front. Great collectable or useable today! EVER WANTED TO OWN ONE OF THESE AUTHENTIC COWBOY ORIGINALS?....AND FROM A GREAT MAKER! Great relic from the America’’s old west past. $650 plus shipping EXTRA!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=197 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=185 DAGUERREOTYPE OF CIVILIAN MAN OR BOY IN FROCK: Admittedly, I know nothing about photography. This Daguerreotype is a sixth plate glass negative (I think). The subject is a white male in his late teens or early twenties dressed in typical period attire of the mid-19th century. My observation from the clothing is that it is pre war about 1850's or so. The fancy design hard shell case has both front and back with red, padded interior and gold leaf design. The hinges are no longer intact but the case is in excellent condition. $40 including shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=185 40 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=184 DAGUERREOTYPE OF CIVILIAN MAN IN COAT, VEST AND CRAVAT: Admittedly, I know nothing about photography. This Daguerreotype is a sixth plate glass negative (I think). The subject is a white male in his late twenties or so dressed in typical period attire of the mid-19th century. My observation from the clothing is that it is pre war about 1850's or so. The fancy design hard shell case has both front and back with red, padded interior and gold leaf design. The hinges are no longer intact but the case is in excellent condition. $45 including shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=184 45 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=181 .36 Cal. BULLET MOLD. For a pistol or round ball mold. Well made in Italy of brass, about 3 3/4 inches long. $16 includes shipping. The brass along is worth that! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=181 16 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=179 U.S. Belt Plate. This is not for reenacting. More for wearing in public. $5 includes shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=179 5.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=171 RING BIT!! W/ BRASS OVERLAY! Jack Ebberts made this and used it for years on his well known movie/reenacting horse "Slippery" (Jack was an excellent horseman as one needs to be to use one of these). Mouthpiece is 5 1/8 inch wide. Fully functional and sturdy. Needs cleaning but not pitted. NEW PRICE!!! $40 includes shipping. JACK EBBERTS COLLECTION: Jack Ebberts was a very close friend of mine. We reenacted together in the 1980's and early 90's, worked several movies together including some stunt work on one movie but knew each other from much earlier in our old rodeo days. An exceptional bull rider Jack made it to the International Finals Rodeo several times winning the Finals one time and riding several “un-rideable” bulls during his career. Jack lived a tough, colorful life. He was a good friend, a "stylish-Dandy", an exceptionally funny story teller, he was also fearless, a daredevil, an excellent horseman and had some of the most talented hands I have ever seen. He could build anything. In fact, he made most of his own cowboy boots, belts, knives, reenacting clothes, boots, kepi’s, accoutrements, bits and saddles. Jack died of a sudden, massive heart attack in 2005. His gear here (some of it made by his own hand) is being sold to help his widow in these tough economic times. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=171 40.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=167 SOLD!!!! Somerset Saddle: (1850's to late 19th century pattern) Simply, one of the finest Somerset saddles I have ever seen! Includes "attached" wool schabraque (common to the mid-19th century period), scrolled fine leather padded seat, original leather covered stirrups, girth and hand tooled skirts. While the schbraque is moth damaged the russet leather skirts and the underpadding is in "excellent", like new condition. This is all original with the padded leather (kip or fine calf skin) seat soft and pliable. Note the tooling on the skirts and the web girth. Given the condition of the leather I am reluctant to date this saddle but the pattern dates from the 1850's through late 19th century. Probably the earlier of the realm. ALL ORIGINAL! NOT a Reproduction!! And, except for the schabraque it is like brand new! You will not find one in better condition anywhere! Cost: $1000 includes shipping. U.S. Only! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=167 1000.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=151 This is a late 19th to early 20th century curry comb NOT Civil War! But, ...if you want a small light weight curry comb that fits very well into the saddle bags and, are not too concerned about being "spot on" authentic (but stilll want an original "period" curry comb) then this comb would work very well. It is a six bar comb of all metal construction 7 inches long by 5 inches wide. Very flat and very light weight. Perfect for the saddle bags. In excellent condition showing only surface rust. I am not sure of their origins, make or time period. I used to find alot of these in Alabama and found they come in at least four patterns. One with knockers, some without, others with a swivel hoof pick and a mane comb (rarest). I have several of these. Inexpensive! A "good-n" for only $22 including shippping and worth it! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=151 22.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=149 STOCK SADDLE: Marked “HEISER, DENVER, COLO.” for the famous Hermann H Heiser Saddle Co. A WONDERFUL COLLECTIBLE FROM A FAMOUS SADDLE MAKING FAMILY FROM OUR OLD WEST PAST! According the the book, OLD COWBOY SADDLES & SPURS, By Grethchen and Mike Graham, the Hermann H Heiser was born in Germany in 1836. He immigrated to the US sometimes in the late 1850's beginning apprenticeship in the saddlery business in Wisconsin. In March 1864 he moved to Colorado working for and later owning various shops until he bought the William Merchant Shop on Blake Street in Denver. Hermann died in 1904 with annual sales of about $40,000 By 1917 family members had grown the business to over $600,000 in annual sales. That year, the saddlery merged with another family business to become the Hermann H Heisere Manufacturing & Selling Co. Around 1919 Ewald bought his brother’s interests in the saddlery and ran it intil1945 when he sold it to the Denver Dry Goods Co. They continued the Heiser name and trademark. In 1950 the Keyston Brothers bought the company and also kept the Heiser name and trademark. The Keyston Brothers were huge buying up several prosperous and old line saddleries over the years. Once the largest saddler maker on the pacific coast it is still in business today in Sparks Nevada. This saddle is marked “HEISER, Denver Colo.”. It is unclear to me when this saddle was made. However, by its pattern, style and manufacturing components I would guess C. 1930-1940's likely while still under the family name and before the sellout to the Keyston Brothers. It has a brass horn and brass “D” rings, 13 inch seat, high pommel rolls with repair to the right pommel. the underlying sheep skin is gone but it appears to have the original stirrups. All of the leather is stiff but sound showing the normal wear and age for a saddle of this period. Still, in very good condition and a wonderful collectible by a famous saddle making family from our old west past. I sat in this the other day and now kinda hate to sell it. Very well made and comfortable! Not sure where this came from. It is part of a large historic saddle collection being purged from an long time collector in Memphis. EVER WANTED TO OWN ONE OF THESE COWBOY ORIGINALS? THIS IS IT! Sold as is. A well, made heavy saddle. Shipping cost depending upon destination. PAY PAL accepted. Contact me for more information and questions. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=149 200 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=148 Leather Covered 1904 tree Most certainly a M1904 tree underneath the leather. This was likely a catalog saddle using a surplus tree. I cannot say for sure cause I do not know. The tree is sound but the leather is dry and falling off. Shipping extra. Contact me for details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=148 30 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=137 Old Leather Working tool This old tool was used (I believe) to pull the leather around for saddle seats. I am sure it had other uses but that is what I understand it was for. Very old. Measures 7 1/2 inches long. It has the makers name and other information on it.... as follows.... W. Timmons & Sons 1 Warranted (?) Hammer I dont remember where I got this but it was well over 20 years ago. Probably not useful for most of us but a neat item for collecting. $20 includes shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=137 20.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=114 Original Indian Wars ammunition On the left is a Naval issue 45/70 center fire round marked on the rim "F', "4" and "91" for 1891. In the middle is a brass, rim fire 45 calber pistol round for the 45 long Colt. Standard issue pistol round for the Indian Wars. On the right is an army issue brass, center fire 45/70 round. Marked on the rim is "F", "3" and "88" for 1888. I purchased these years ago for display with some other Indian Wars relics but have no need for them now. Selling the set of the three for $22 plus $3 shipping Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=114 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=109 Dr Caldwell's Laxative Medicine Bottle Traded this years ago from a bottle guy. This was excavated out of Augusta Mississippi, an old town site in SE Mississippi. This was the "Piney Woods" area, a remote area of the state during the Civil War. Augusta the local hub and Confederate headquarters from which the Confederate cavalry launched their 1863 raid to destroy Newt Knight"s bushwackers who lived in the so-called "Free State of Jones" It is a mold bottle likely from the mid-19th century, 7 inches high, 2 1/4 inches wide, of clear glass. On the front (and side) it says "Dr W.B Caldwell's Laxative Senna". On the side " Monticello Illinois". I am not a "bottle guy" so cannot give you much more about it or its value. Its a bit dirty inside but no doubt a really cool and old medicine bottle for a reenactor or a collector. *Shipping and insurance extra. Contact me for details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=109 15 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=107 19th Century Period Iron Civilian Stirrups ONLY ONE PAIR LEFT!!! Matching (nearly) pair of pre and post war 19th century Civilian iron stirrups. Both stirrups are the exact same pattern but one stirrup's tread measure 4 inches (interior width) and the other's the tread measures 3 3/4 inches. Otherwise the very same stirrups. Sturdy and well made the need a little cleaning up. Great for your period relic saddle or for a reenactor. Priced right at $45 for the pair plus shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=107 45.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=106 Richmond Arsenal Officer's Bit, Rarest of the Rare! REDUCED!!! WOW! Finding these intact and complete with a curb chain is impossible (I know of only two others "out there" that are complete and not broken- NONE with its original curb chain). This bit was a Richmond Arsenal issue CS officer's bridle bit. Likely a Shay & Williamson (CS contractor) of North Carolina production item of 1863. This pattern was NEVER a western arsenal production item. Please see my article on this very bit in the "articles" section! This bit was found near Chicamauga and may well have been brought to the area with Longstreet for the Chicamauga campaign. It came to me with a group of other bits most of them CS and attached to an old board but this one was supposedly found in a barn near the battelfield many years ago. It has the iron mouthpiece, brass cheeck pieces and a Britiish style curb chain often seen on period British military bits. It is NOT excavated but does show many years of rust including the curb chain rusted to the bit. A bit pricey I know but, I cannot stress how rare this bit is. Most of the time these bits are excavated in Virginia broken into pieces because of their soft brass construction. A very few are found intact (I know of only two) and therefore a very desireable collector's piece. The ultimate Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Officers saddlery collector's piece! Price includes shipping and insurance. Contact me for more details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=106 3000.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=104 Indian War's artifacts from western forts. RARE! Compilation of original Indian War artifacts. Some dug from western forts some not but, all original Indian War artifacts from my personal collection. Includes brass foot loop from the M1885 (or later) McClellan saddle; strap plate from the M1885 saddle bags (Ft Hauchuca); brass bridle cheek piece buckle (M1885 or later) from Ft. Hachuca; brass saber button from saber belt; cavalry "crossed sabers' Indian War era hat ornament (excellent condition); brass bridle throat strap buckle still with leather from Ft Hauchuca. A really RARE! and cool set of original Indian War's era relics. Nicely grouped with descriptions on the back of the riker box. A bargain at $65 (the hat ornament alone worth the price) plus shipping extra depending upon location. Contact me for details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=104 65.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=101 Federal McClellan Cavalry Artirfacts All excavated from CW sites and from my personal collection. Includes M1859 Mclellan iron stirrup strap buckle; M1859 McClellan iron quarterstrap "D" ring; snap hook from cavalry "sling strap"; saber button and leather from the M1851 cavalry saber belt (excavated from a sunken barge in the James River); iron curb chain from the M1859 issue bridle; iron bridle buckle from the M1859 McClellan headstall and a strap plate from the M1859 McClellan saddle. A really cool set of original and rare cavalry relics. Nicely grouped with descriptions on the back of the riker box. $40 plus shipping extra depending upon location. Contact me for details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=101 40 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=97 SADDLE HARDWARE (original and reproduction!! I have lots of hardware for various uses. Contact me for availability..... BUCKLES: Original Federal M1858 Stirrup strap buckle. Excavated but in excellent condition. Cleaned and painted black. Almost like issued. $5 1-Original Federal M1858 Halter buckle. Excavated, rusted but not bad. Needs cleaning but still in excellent condition needing only a new tongue. Very serviceable. $3 each SOLD!! 1-Original Federal M1858 Halter buckle. Excavated but nice, cleaned and painted black. Excellent condition. Very serviceable. $5 each SOLD!! Orig. Federal issue repair buckle, heavy duty, 1 ½ (interior decisions). Not cleaned but excellent condition and free moving. $4 SOLD!! Orig. brass sheathed CW Fed. artillery bridle buckle. Excellent condition. $5 Pair of "period" stirrup strap roller buckles, excellent, 1 ½ inches (interior decisions) $8/pr SOLD!! Original Cartridge box roller buckle 3/4 (interior decisions) $3 Orig. 2- Misc. equipment roller buckle 7/8 (interior decisions) $4/pr Orig. One Federal issue repair buckle, heavy duty, 1 ½½ (interior decisions) $4 Misc horse shoe harness buckle non-excavated 3/4 (interior decisions) $ 2 SOLD!! Orig. Indian Wars, brass frame coat strap buckle 5/8 (interior decisions) $4 SOLD!! 2- Reproduction (japanned) halter or stirrup strap buckle horse shoe buckles. Very nice. 1 1/4 (interior decisions) $ 6/pr SOLD!! MISC: 3- original, excavated (need cleaning somewhat pitted but not bad) Federal M1858 iron halter squares $ 6 for all three SOLD!! 3- original, excavated, Federal M1858 iron saddle D-Rings. Rusted (need cleaning somewhat pitted but not bad). $ 9 for all three SOLD!! 2- M1904 Brass quarter strap squares $6/pr M1859 Federal brass escutcheon (mortice) plates. Mortice Plates: Original ("correct") brass plates from the Civil War and Indian War periods. Most need to be cleaned but they are "right"!Excavated, need cleaning but serviceable, Have several $ 4 each (how many do you want?) Reproduction M1858 saddle bag stud. Black painted. $3 Several brass M1904 Foot stands $4 each One reproduction japanned Federal saddle bag stud. $4 SOLD!! RINGS: Original, excavated, iron in various sizes but most are for halters or harness. $ 3 each Limited number but how many do you want? Also,.... other items like curb chains, brass screws, saddler's nails and more! Prices noted but can vary. Contact me for your needs, prices and availability!! Shipping depends upon quantity purchased. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=97 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=87 SOLD!!! SIDE SADDLE C. 1850's - 1870's. Early and old, saddler made- not a catalog saddle! Great old Side Saddle for the Ladies! Enameled canvas seat and horn in good condition. Has fancy hand tooled skirt, missing right (off side) jockey. Stirrup strap is not original but the stirrup is an old side saddle stirrup. The tree is sound. The canvas covered under padding intact but fraying and needs work. Still, overall the leather is pliable but showing age. Another good repair project on a "getting hard to find" item. IMPORTANT NOTE: These saddles are old! Sold as relics and therefore the leather and other parts are subject to fail. If you are rebuilding this saddle to ride, I strongly recommend you closely examine these saddles then make appropriate alterations such as new girthing, stirrup straps, etc. I also strongly recommend that you enlist the services of a competent saddler to do so. Sold as is. I cannot guarantee this saddle whatsoever but especially without the above changes. These are good saddles but if you ride them you do so at your own risk. *Shipping costs are EXTRA and depends upon location. Contact me for details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=87 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=82 1890's to 1920's iron Cowboy Stirrups Very common stock saddle stirrups popular during this period. A very hard to find matching pair but one stirrup has a broken tread bar. Otherwise solid. COST: $28 plus shipping. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=82 28.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=58 Old,19th century English Racing saddle. Very small saddle built light weight for racing. Tree is sound, leather in good condition. As is, there are no stirrups or straps. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=58 100 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=56 Typical "catalog" Side Saddle Stirrup This is an early-mid 19th century pattern stirrup but could still be found in the artwork of many late 19th century catalog side saddles. Called a "toe" or "slipper" stirrup only the toe or from portion of the ladies (very small) foot would go into it. A collector's item for your side saddle display! It measures 3 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches high. (So, not for you modern reenacting gals unless you have very small feet) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=56 25 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=47 SOLD!! OLD COWBOY SADDLE TREE from the famous MEANEA SADDLE CO. !! According the the book, OLD COWBOY SADDLES & SPURS, By Grethchen and Mike Graham, the Frank Meanea Saddlery was in business in Cheyenne, Wy. in 1873. Frank Meanea was a pioneer in the mail order saddle business designing saddles and Cheyenne style chaps. His trees were made by his brother Theodore E Meanea of Denver Colo. Frank died in 1928. This old style stock saddle tree is one of these famous Meanea Saddle Company products and may date to the 1920's era. The 14" inch tree is in good condition with only a small split in the rawhide on the right rear bar. It has the #129 on back of cantle and unclear lettering on the wood of the cantle underneath the rawhide at the cantle rear. The remnant leather saddle seat is in good condition and marked with the name and logo “F.A. Meana Maker Cheyenne, Wyo”. This apparently dates the saddle after 1881. EVER WANTED TO OWN ONE OF THESE COWBOY ORIGINALS? Want it as a wall hanger or to have it rebuilt? A great relic by a famous saddle maker from America’s old west past!! Sold as is. *Shipping costs are extra depending upon location. Contact me for details and questions. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=47 150.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=41 From my personal collection. This iron sitirrup was dug from a Yankee cavalry camp in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Site of the famous Stones River Battle and huge Federal fortress during most of the war. I purchased it in the early 1990's. A firaly common pattern, it is in excellent condition as a relic or to be paired with a similar stirrup and used in reenactments. REDUCED!!!!! Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=41 30.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=10&product_id=37 EVER WANTED TO KNOW THE IDENTITY AND VALUE OF YOUR OLD SADDLE? As a recognized saddle historian contact me to research, identify and authenticate your saddle to: -Identity, pattern or make of your saddle -Country or regional location of origin (where possible) -Approximate time period -Approximate current market value -Each saddle will be researched, substantiated and appraised with a descriptive and official “Letter of Authenticity”. Send me by email or snail mail….. the following clear photographic views: Two overall photos of the entire saddle. Left side and right side Individual, clear photos of all hardware including stirrup strap hanger, stirrup strap buckles, rivets, escutcheon plates, decorative hardware, etc. Front view Rear view Underside Underside view of the tree as much as possible. Photo and description of any maker’s markings, stamps, numbers, etc. COST: $50 Per saddle. Payment due with order. GUARANTEE: If I cannot reasonably I.D. your saddle I will return your money for a full refund and an explanation. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=10&product_id=37 50.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=35 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&product_id=35 1 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=9&product_id=34 UPDATED!! "NEW" REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE!! On February 26, 1864, AIGO Order 46 ½ authorized subordinate offices in the Adjutant & Inspector’s General’s Office to undertake special duties. One of the offices created at that time was the Office of Inspection. Prior to this, official War Department inspections of cavalry appear to have been ordered only on a random basis as necessity demanded. On April 4, 1864, Col. Robert H. Chilton was assigned the task of organizing and implementing a system of inspection duties and reports in the armies and staff departments. However, it was not until the late summer of 1864 that uniform forms were prepared and regular inspections of the cavalry appear to have been implemented. Unfortunately, the chaos of the military situation at that late point in the war and the mobile nature of cavalry caused some commands to be inspected on several occasions and others not at all. This was particularly true in the west were only a handful of official inspections were made at all and apparently none after August 1864. Many of the following cavalry inspection reports were made of the cavalry during this period in 1864, however, numerous other reports available here are from earlier periods. Some are surprisingly complete. They are listed as they are found, either by individual regiments or at division level as with most Army of Northern Virginia cavalry commands or,..... under the numerical designation or name of the individual unit’s commanding officers, as was the case with most cavalry commands in the west. The information found here can be incredibly enlightening. Most include important data such as the aggregate number of men officially on duty in the command, the number of men present at the inspection, the type and calibre of their arms and the amount of ammunition on hand. It also includes the number of “deficiencies” in the command for accoutrements, horse equipment, various articles of clothing, camp and garrison equipment. NOTE: All available Inspection Reports for each unit are included. Each report has been edited and restructured for easy reading and reference including relative comparison percentages. However, all important numerical data has been transposed and categorized exactly as they were found on the original report written during the war. Please be aware that these reports represent only a snapshot of a particular cavalry command on a given date and therefore not meant to represent all cavalry, that particular unit or any other, during any other period of the war. Unfortunately, the cost of purchasing, compiling and editing these reports was a difficult, extremely expensive and time consuming task. Therefore, to obtain a copy the author must humbly ask for a fee to partially defray the cost of this research. $20 (maximum) For each individual western cavalry command or... each individual Army of Northern Virginia Regiment or "Brigade" grouping (includes all Regt’s of that brigade). Lengthy reports are $20 but I note that shorter ones are even more reasonable at ONLY $10. Inquire. Each of the following reports listed below can be purchased through our store. ******* Be sure to note which cavalry commands you request!! ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY: Command Date of Report: : W.H.F. Lee’s (whole) Division (Date not indicated) (somewhat incomplete) M.C. Butler’s (whole) Division (Date not indicated) (incomplete except for troop #’s) : W.H.F. Lee’s Division: (individual reports) Barringer’s Brigade: 1st N.C. Cavalry Aug. 1864? Sept. 25, 1864 Dec. 30, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 2nd N.C. Cavalry Aug. 1864? Sept. 25, 1864 Dec. 30, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 3rd N.C. Cavalry Aug. 1864? Sept. 25, 1864 Dec. 30, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 5th N.C. Cavalry Aug. 1864? Sept. 25, 1864 Dec. 30, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 Barringer’s (whole) Brigade Dec. 1864 Chambliss Brigade: 9th Virginia Cavalry Sept. 27, 1864 Jan. 28, 1865 10th Virginia Cavalry Sept. 27, 1864 Jan. 28, 1865 13th Virginia Cavalry Sept. 27, 1864 Jan. 28, 1865 Chambliss’ (whole) Brigade Dec. 1864 Dearing’s Brigade: 8th Georgia Sept. 30, 1864 Dec. 31, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 4th N.C. Sept. 30, 1864 Dec. 31, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 7th C.S. Sept. 30, 1864 Dec. 31, 1864 16th N.C. Aug. 1864? Sept. 30, 1864 Dec. 31, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 Petersburg Lt Art. (Graham’s) Aug. 1864? Dec. 31, 1864 Jan. 30, 1865 Butler’s Division: (individual reports) Butler’s Brigade: 4th S.C. Dec. 31, 1864 5th S.C. Dec. 31, 1864 6th S.C. Dec. 31, 1864 Young’s Brigade: 10th Georgia Dec. 31, 1864 Cobb’s Legion Dec. 31, 1864 Jeff Davis Legion Dec. 31, 1864 Phillip’s Legion Dec. 31, 1864 Lomax (whole) Division: Dec. 15, 1864 Imboden’s 18th, 28th, 25th, 62nd Virginia Regt’s (Order as “Imboden’s Brigade”) McCausland’s 14th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd Virginia Regt’s (Order as “McCausland’s Brigade”) Jackson’s 19th, 20th, 26th Virginia Regt’s, 1st Md., 27th Batt. (Order as “Jackon’s Brigade”) Miscellaneous A.N.V. Cavalry Commands: Gary’s Brigade: (individual reports) Hampton’s Legion Aug. 26, 1864 7th S.C. Aug. 26, 1864 24th Georgia Aug. 26, 1864 7th Georgia Aug. 26, 1864 Surry Lt. Art. Aug. 26, 1864 Gary’s (whole) Brigade: Aug. 31, 1864 Dec. 1, 1864 43rd Battalion (Mosby’s) Cavalry Inspection Report Nov. 20, 1864 Incomplete! (Letter of Inspection, not statistical) : 7th Military District (Station: James Island) August 25, 1864 Gen. W.B. Taliferro East Lines: 1st S.C. Art., Co’s E & K 2nd S.C. Art., Co’s A, B, E, K 1st S.C. Cavalry 47th Georgia Cavalry West Lines: 2nd S.C. Art., Co’s F, G, H, I Lucas Batt. Artillery 5th Georgia Regt. Co. B, S.C. Siege Batt. Lt. Art.: Chatam’s Georgia Art. Guard Battery Giltner’s Cavalry Brigade, Dept. of Western Virginia/East Tennessee Jan. 1865 Rossers Cavalry Brigade 7th, 11th, 12th Virginia Regt. and 35th Virginia (White’s) Battalion (Incomplete Inspection Report except as to # of men in command) ---------------------------------------------- WESTERN CAVALRY COMMANDS: (individual reports) Command, Date of Report: Forrest’s Cavalry: Jan. 1864 May 26, 1864 Wheeler’s Cavalry: July 31, 1864 Jan-Feb 1865 March 1865 Ferguson’s Cavalry Brigade (Wheeler’s Corps) 2nd Alabama Jan. 5, 1865 56th Alabama Jan. 5, 1865 Perins Regt. Jan. 5, 1865 Inge’s Regt. Jan. 5, 1865 Miller’s Regt. Jan. 5, 1865 Scouts Jan. 5, 1865 Jackson’s Cavalry Division: Monthly Report of Ammunition & Armament only Armstrong’s Brigade Aug. 28, 1864 Sept. 18, 1864 Oct. 3, 1864 Ross’s Brigade Aug. 28, 1864 Sept. 18, 1864 Oct. 3, 1864 Army of the West: Year End Ordnance Report S.D.Lee’s Cavalry Dec. 1863 Cosby’s Brigade Dec. 1863 Ross’s Brigade Dec. 1863 Wirt Adam’s Brigade Dec. 1863 Ferguson’s Brigade Dec. 1863 Chalmer’s Brigade Dec. 1863 Steel’s Battalion Dec. 1863 Richardson’s Cavalry Dec. 1863 Greer’s Cavalry Dec. 1863 Forrest’s Cavalry Dec. 1863 ----------------------------------------------- LOOK!! NEW!!!! ................. ORDNANCE REQUISITION , ISSUE & INSPECTION REPORTS: For Eastern & Western CS Cavalry Commands..... Various Requisitions or Articles "on hand" in the regiment showing types and numbers of arms; numbers of accoutrements and horse equipment. Sometimes these reports include the arms and equipment "picked up", "expended" and/or "returned" to the Ordnance Officer after a recent battle. *Compiled by Courtesy of Will McDonald **Include a brief historical summary of the regmiments service and officers. Note: Information from Various wartime dates 3rd Alabama Cavalry* 51st Alabama Cavalry* 2nd Virginia Cavalry, * 7th Virginia Cavalry, *,** 15th Virginia Cavalry, * 18th Virginia Cavalry* Hampton's (ANV) "entire" Cavalry Corps (Late War) * 1st Lousiana Cavalry:*,** 2nd & 8th Louisiana (TM) Cavalry: * 3rd Lousiana Cavalry* 13th La., 3rd La., 5th La. Cavalry* 1st Mississippi Cavalry:*,** 2nd Misasissippi Cavalry: *,** 4th Mississippi Cavalry:*,** 5th Mississippi Cavalry * 17th & 9th Mississippi Cavalry* 18th Mississippi Cavalry 19th Mississippi Cavalry 2nd Tennessee Cavalry:,*,** 7th Tennessee Cav, Co. A, Jackson's Escort* 11th/6th/1st Tennessee:*,** 12th Tennessee Cavalry 17th Miss & 9th Miss. * 3rd Tennessee Cavalry (Forrest's Old Reg.):,*,** 4th Georgia Cavalry:*,** 5th Georgia Cavalry:* Wade's 8th Cavalry:,* 12th Georgia Cavalry, Co I* 16th/13th Georgia Cavalry* 2nd Florida Cavalry * Gordon's/Barringer's NC Cav Brigade, * 1st North Carolina Cavalry: *, 6th South Carolina Cavalry: *,** Stono's SC Scouts (Militia), * Ross's Texas Cavalry Brigade: Jan. 1864,** Terry's Texas Rangers: April 1863 Greer's Cavalry (3rd Texas): Jan 1864 Wharton's Brigade 1863 Wharton's Cavalry Brigade 1862-1864 8th Tex, 3rd CS, 14th Ala, 2nd Ga. Cav. Wirt Adams Cavalry * Chalmers Cavalry 1863/1864 Ferguson's Cavalry 1863 Richarson's Cavalry 1863 Red Jackson's Cavalry 1863 Forrest's Cavalry Brigade, Sept 62-June 63, * Forrest's Cavalry 1863 Forrest's Cavalry May 1864 Wheeler's Cavalry Corps, Nov 1863, * Wheeler’s Cavalry: July 31, 1864; Jan-Feb 1865; and March 1865 Trans-Miss. (Ark.) Cavalry Brig. C. 1862, * *ARMY OF THE WEST "INFANTRY" available too: Including....Forney’s, Cockrell’s, Loring’s, French’s, etc. Dec. 1863 COST: Lengthy reports are $20 but shorter ones are ONLY $10. Inquire. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=9&product_id=34 20.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=33 OUT OF STOCK!!!!! NOT LIKELY I WILL HAVE ANY OF THESE FOR SOME TIME TO COME....Inquire.... Pattern copied from an original in a private collection. Hand spun and woven Spanish Moss sling (regulation size) reproduced just as they were done over 130 years ago by the Confederacy. Hardware includes hand forged frame buckle. They have been field tested, are comfortable (not scratchy) and serviceable (NOTE: They will not wear as long as a leather article). The cost of these are obviously higher than the leather ones but they are extremely labor intensive to make requiring about 6 hours of hand work per sling. Moreover, only one person in the country is making these right now so they are rare, few and hard to get. PLAIN: Without any snap hook attachment. Includes only the Spanish Moss sling and hand forged frame buckle. You provide you own snap hook (The Federal one is BEST!) Shipping extra and dependent upon location. NOTE: Due to their labor intensive manufacturing these items are sometimes difficult to get quickly from our supplier therefore, in fairness to you please contact me via email for availability and delivery times. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=4&product_id=33 0.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=29 This saddle has seen better days but the tree is sound and in very good condition. Obviously a re-build project or maybe a wall-hanger. The steel horn in intact but the leather is almost entirely gone. Could be re-rawhided and rebuilt into a very fine riding saddle or Cowboy Action saddle. Shipping costs EXTRA and depends upon location. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=29 85.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=25 SORRY...THIS ONE IS SOLD!!! MOSBY SADDLE: C. 1880's-1920. These were a very popular late 19th century catalog item named after the famous Confederate partison ranger, John S Mosby (see my article "19th Century Commmerical & Catalog Saddles"). This one is missing its stirrups and stirrup straps. The leather dry rotted but tree is sound. Note the signature Mosby leather loop on pommel used for loopping halter lead or reins. A great wall hanger relic or buy it for a re-build. IMPORTANT NOTE: These saddles are old! Sold as relics and therefore the leather and other parts are subject to fail. If you are rebuilding this saddle to ride, I strongly recommend you closely examine these saddles then make appropriate alterations such as new girthing, stirrup straps, etc. I also strongly recommend that you enlist the services of a competent saddler to do so. Sold as is. I cannot guarantee these saddles whatsoever but especially without the above changes. These are good saddles but if you ride them you do so at your own risk. *Shipping costs are EXTRA and depends upon location. Contact me for details. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=25 00.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=22 STOCK SADDLE: Marked (very faintly) “E.C.Lee Maker, Pierre So. Dak.” This saddler issued their 20th catalog in 1927. Saddle has a 13 inch seat. Appears to have the original stirrups, Girth strap intact but missing cinch. Sheep skin failing but about 70% intact. Iron horn. Leather dry, worn but in good condition. Some latigos intact others not. Probably one of the most comfortable (for me anyway) saddles I have ever sat it. A great "repair to ride" saddle or a wall hanger. *Shipping cost depends upon location. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:07 -0700 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=22 250.00 http://confederatesaddles.com/cswp/?page_id=53&category=3&product_id=19 OLD COWBOY “TEXAS” SADDLE!! EARLY PATTERN TEXAS SADDLE. C. 1870's- 1900. Early “Texas” style tree and pattern with wooden horn. This is a really cool saddle. It has features of the early patterns including tree pattern, skirting, seat treatment and rigging (single rigged and lacking the later model SamStagg rigging). However, some split rivets employed on the original fenders indicates its manufacture as of the mid to late 1870's AT EARLIEST! Split rivets were not invented until 1871. It might be a custom make or, could be a catalog saddle. I don’t know but as a saddle historian I have a collection of over 20 saddle catalogs dating from the 1870's to 1930's and I have been unable to find anything like it. Leather covered wooden horn shows a lot of hard use. In fact, the wooden horn is broken but held together with the leather wrapping. Single rigged saddle with a 3/4 seat. Originally hand stitched. Includes some obvious post manufacture decorations and add-ons such as flower tacks, military loops and horse shoe buckles. Leather is plain showing some decorative creasing but no tooling. Leather is dry and cracked but not rotting. Well used, lots of minor repairs throughout. Missing only the girths and cinches. NOTE: This is a collectible and not for riding. *Shipping costs depend upon location. 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