AndyH

Recently restored this Leddy saddle for customer who wants to sell it. Asking $1500 for it & consider any serious offer. It has a 15 1/2" sueded seat, stamped # A202 on skirt under R.H. stirrup leather, full floral tooling, and is in great using condition. All original stitching is in good shape, as is the fleece, rigging, & all leathers. New strings & alot of cleaning & conditioning. If interested you may reply to this topic or you may email me at adh052278 at gmail dot com. I am trying to upload some pics here asap

Yes the gullet is narrow. I wouldn't know about meaty thighs...lol. I'm 5'10" 135lbs...

Saddlebag- the horn was covered at one time. I will definitely clean it well although I'm afraid the leather on the jockeys & skirting may be too far gone. We shall see. I've ridden in some uncomfortable old hibacks though this is not one if them. I'd venture a guess that all the difference was in style of ground seat. Dwight- that is a beautiful saddle! Jumbo brand was made by Schoellkopf of Texas. Some internet research revealed quite a bit of history on this saddlery- founded in 1869. First used the trademark on your saddle in 1902. I recently sold a '40's model ranch style Jumbo on ebay for $290. Still very usable but definitely showed signs of use... If you find out a date on yours I would love to know!

Do you still have both guns? If so what payment method(s) do you accept?

I recently aquired a cheap dual speed dremel & use an old wooden spool with a bolt run through, tightened with locking nut & coated spool with beeswax to burnish. Not as nice/fancy as most but does the job

I would love to in the near future- though I have repaired many saddles to varying degrees, I am a bit hesitant to begin complete restoration. What do you think? Do I just wade in? Any advice to that end would be appreciated. Side note: the swells on this saddle are 18" wide- a couple years before buying this one my dad owned one with 22" swells! Seeing it was easy to understand why some cowboys called these saddles "freak fork"...

Nice work! Gotta show these to my wife

Me too, Chris! I do love those old high-backs! Grampa Joel- thanks for the input. That date (1930's) sounds right in regard to the swells. This saddle was in pretty good shape til a couple years ago. Up to then it was ridden daily. A very comfortable saddle.

Anyone have input/info on this saddle?...

There is a topic somewhere on here where a lady built her horse with the jaws able to swivel. A very good idea for any who are planning to build one- wish I had done it with mine! It would be very handy as I have sewn wallets & found myself leaning around to the side of mine when stitching the ends...

Was hoping to get someinfo on this saddle. Haven't been too lucky with internet research & Tex-Tan didn't have much to say either (maybe jusr the wrong person?) Any way its an OLD Hereford with no #'s to be found... Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Yes Lobo I thought it was worth getting updated so alot of us newer to the craft could read. I've had experience in retail in the past & I have to say people are an interesting study... Harley I can only imagine the brides you have encountered. If they're anything like the bride/wedding shows my wife watches, Lord help ya! Dwight- ah, yes, paperwork,paperwork,paperwork!... Yuck! But necessary. I'm not yet a legitimate business in the eyes of Uncle Sam but am still doing all the paperwork- at least I'll know my profit/loss & can keep track of my spending. Thanks guys for all your input!

Entertaining read & so true!... A good thing to remember when dealing with public... Please don't use this story as a deterrent, but as a reminder to "have all your ducks in a row" as the saying goes. A written disclaimer signed by customer?...payment up front?... Sadly, a handshake & someone's word don't mean much to alot of people these days. Lobo set good example in dealing with his customers

I like it! Well done!

Good to know! Thanks!