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Here is a couple of Confederate McClellans that just surfaced. In both cases I have only these photographs and have not personally handled them nor recieved much information on them.
The first one is reputed to be a Gettysburg pick up. These photos came from a collector friend in the east. I have no other details about this saddle nor the veracity of its “Gettysburg” connection. However, it is appears to be a Richmond Arsenal officers product with signature CS pommel shield and clipped corner plates. It has some similarities to the W.S. Symington saddle at the Museum of the Confederacy. I make note of the artillery style pommel shield, lack of rings and foot loops but all of the rivets in use.
The second is a McClellan with rare brass molding. Again, I have no other details about this saddle's origins so cannot comment on it. However, for me it has a certain western arsenal look to it. Anyway, I make note of the interesting cinch, the CS pommel shield , the wide mortice plates (ala 1904) and its other hardware. I both cases I hope to get additional photos someday.
Anyway, for your viewing pleasure and study. Best,
Ken R Knopp
Here is a couple of Confederate McClellans that just surfaced. In both cases I have only these photographs and have not personally handled them nor recieved much information on them.
The first one is reputed to be a Gettysburg pick up. These photos came from a collector friend in the east. I have no other details about this saddle nor the veracity of its “Gettysburg” connection. However, it is appears to be a Richmond Arsenal officers product with signature CS pommel shield and clipped corner plates. It has some similarities to the W.S. Symington saddle at the Museum of the Confederacy. I make note of the artillery style pommel shield, lack of rings and foot loops but all of the rivets in use.
The second is a McClellan with rare brass molding. Again, I have no other details about this saddle's origins so cannot comment on it. However, for me it has a certain western arsenal look to it. Anyway, I make note of the interesting cinch, the CS pommel shield , the wide mortice plates (ala 1904) and its other hardware. I both cases I hope to get additional photos someday.
Anyway, for your viewing pleasure and study. Best,
Ken R Knopp
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