compound Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Hallo I founded this "treasure" in my country. This Mueller saddle was purchased in Denver Colorado 15 years ago(circa) If is certain "Mueller saddles specialist " here, i will be happy for ordinary information about these saddles. I would like to build replica:blahblahblah: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB BRENNER Report post Posted September 18, 2010 Fred Mueller was born in St Louis (into a saddle and harness making family) somtime in the 1860's. His first shop was in Denver, CO in 1891, and sold the shop to his employees in 1917. Fred died in 1924. The saddle shop closed in the 1950's, and the western wear portion of the store closed in the 1980's. Mueller advocated the one stop shop concept in marking. The cowboy could buy his saddle, hat, spurs, boots, jeans, etc. all in one store. This concept has been the most sucessful concept for saddlemakers. (Capriola, Kings Saddlery, Ryons, Luskeys, Porters, to name a few.) Being about 50 miles south of Denver, I have had several Mueller saddles in the shop for repairs. About 4 to 5 years ago I had one in that was similar to yours. That saddle was made in the 1920's. Mueller was known for a good working saddle. In fact when my family bought a ranch in western Colo in the 1950's, there were several Mueller saddles in the tack room. One was reported to acutally have been made by Mueller himself. That saddle is still in the family out in Calif. Hope this helps. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise Report post Posted September 18, 2010 http://www.vintagegunleather.com/company-marks/mueller_history.html Here is a link to a bit of history of Mueller saddles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compound Report post Posted September 18, 2010 Thank you for your answers This saddle have number "1928" on cinch holder. Do you think, it is year of production? Very interesting stirrup leathers adjusting system. Is original Mueller? Sorry for my inquisitive questions, i don´t have too posssibilities to study of old werstern saddles ,and each experience is good for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hh1302 Report post Posted June 19, 2011 This is Mueller's "Black Beauty", Model 1928. It's listed on page 42 of the 1928 catalog at $80.00. Hope this helps. Hugh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spur2009 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 The stirrup leather connector on your saddle, two pins and safety type pin was very popular in the 20's. Over they yrs have had a number come in my shop for repair with this type connector. Have a couple of sets in my save it box - I might need them sometime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compound Report post Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Hi all After long time i returned for my first idea, and now "black beauty" replica is finished. I built this "half size" saddle for 2015 Sheridan show Edited August 12, 2015 by compound Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saddlebag Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Superb workmanship. I have a set of 8 conchos that would have been used on a saddle of this era. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compound Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks. I used custom made plain high polished german silver conchos-in according with original. ..so, 2nd place in "stand alone" category on Sheridan Show this year isn´t bad for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
