Members bighop72 Posted March 5 Members Report Posted March 5 Picked up this saddle this weekend at a tack auction. How do I tell how old it is approximately? Is it worth anything? Do I dare clean it up? Looking for guidance on which way to go with this. Thank you in advance for any and all help. Quote
Members Klara Posted March 5 Members Report Posted March 5 Do you want to use it for riding or as a showpiece? In both cases you could start with saddle soap and elbow grease (or not, if you prefer the current look)... Quote
Members 327fed Posted March 6 Members Report Posted March 6 https://mcclellans.militaryhorse.org/mcclellan-saddle-identification/ Quote
Members bighop72 Posted March 22 Author Members Report Posted March 22 Thank you very much. Gives me a place to start Quote
Northmount Posted March 23 Report Posted March 23 On 3/4/2025 at 6:36 PM, bighop72 said: Picked up this saddle Moved this thread to Saddle Identification, Restoration & Repair Quote
Members Dwight Posted March 23 Members Report Posted March 23 If only that old saddle could talk . . . It's memories would probably keep us spellbound for some time May God bless, Dwight Quote
Members badhatter1005 Posted March 23 Members Report Posted March 23 George McClellan invented the cavalry saddle a lot of them were used during the war between the states on both sides. This saddle is obviously an issued cavalry saddle. I would take it to a professional if I was going to do anything to it. Have to be really careful with leather that old as saddle soap and even mink or neatsfoot oil could potentially break down the fibers. You have a piece of American history there and it is beautiful. Congratulations on a great find. Quote
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