Colorado Saddlery? Lloyd Newell?

[Aaron0283]

Hey all, just purchased a saddle which was advertised as a vintage saddle with unknown maker and an unknown latigo number. Upon receiving the saddle and inspecting it I found a stamp on both stirrups marked Lloyd Newell (possibly Nevell???), Colorado Saddlery. The latigo is marked with the letter "S" and the numbers 072 ( S 072) I have not found any other identifying marks on the saddle. The saddle weighs 39 pounds. I called Colorado Saddlery and they said it could be a "Signature" saddle, however the "Signature" saddles I've seen in my research do not have the same latigo markings that this one does. I have not been able to find information on Lloyd Newell either. This is my first saddle so I don't know much about them, but I would think that Lloyd Newell was possibly a saddle dealer who sold Colorado Saddlery Saddles. Didn't buy it thinking it was a brand name saddle but now that I've found the markings I would like to know more about it, would also like to know value. Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks,Aaron.

[oltoot]

There was a time back in the 60's and 70's when CS saddles were made by any one of a number of semi retired types who worked out of their homes. They would pick up orders including all the parts and take them home and assemble them, piece work. Some were allowed to put their own names somewhere on the saddle and some just did it and it would escape notice when shipped, could be that.

[Aaron0283]

_{Thanks Oltoot, I spoke with a guy at CS today and he found records that stated the saddle was made in 1972 and is a signature saddle that sold for $572 wholesale when new, I'm waiting on an email with pictures of the saddle back then to make sure they are the same saddle, hopefully they match up. He did not have any information on Lloyd Newell. The situation in your post would explain why he is not familiar with the Lloyd Newell Stamp. Thank you for your response.}