Saddle Identification????

[Duvall Leatherwork]

Can anyone identify this saddle? I was told that it was from "the battle of Gettysburg"...whether that is true or not, I can't figure out what kind of saddle it is!!! Any thoughts?


Nick Duvall
Duvall Leatherwork
314 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570)283-9297
duvall_leatherwork@hotmail.com

https://www.duvallleatherwork.com

[AZFarrier]

Re: Saddle Identification????

Nick looks to me like a British Cavalry saddle, or a modified variation of a Jenifer saddle which was covered. Right off the bat thats what it looks like.
I'm sure Ken Knopp could tell you more about that saddle.
Hope this helps.

[CJSchumacher]

Re: Saddle Identification????

That's a Whitman saddle. They were introduced in 1879 with later modifications by the Rock Island Arsenal in the 1890's, 1904 and 1908. It was an officer's saddle and in use up until the field saddle was adopted in 1917.

[Duvall Leatherwork]

Re: Saddle Identification????

I did a search for the "Whitman Saddle" and found a few photos of a reproduction Whitman saddle and I think we have a winner!!!

I have really only study CW saddles and gear so I have to ask if this saddle is worth anything? Is it rare...or prized by collectors?

Nick Duvall
Duvall Leatherwork
314 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570)283-9297
duvall_leatherwork@hotmail.com

https://www.duvallleatherwork.com

[CJSchumacher]

Re: Saddle Identification????

Tough to say from the photos. Condition looks a little rough.

If that's quarter-strap rigged, then it would be worth a bit more. If it has adjustable rigging hung by loops identital to the stirrup hangers, then its post 1908 and not quite as valuable. Either way, its likely a product of Rock Island and a nice little piece of U.S. military saddlery equipage.

I'd say its definitely more rare than the '04 Macs.