N.Porter Saddle

[Ulfhamr]

I have an N Porter with T417 stamped under the rear housing. Can you tell me anything about this saddle? 

[BNEWTONP]

Good Afternoon:

Please forgive the tardy reply. I'll need more than (T417). Please locate and forward a complete serial number.

Thanks,

BNP

[LatigoAmigo]

Hey @Connee, did you see this thread? You might find it informational.

[SusanG]

Hello, All and BNEWTONP:

I am clearing up my father's things.  I am not a horsewoman, but I see he has an N Porter saddle that has some deterioration on the cantle and the seat.  It is pretty dusty because it has been sitting in a tack room in Colorado for years although Dad did live in Phoenix for several years so I'm guessing that's when he got the saddle before coming to Colorado.  The saddle has the Porter logo that is an oval with the words "N. Porter Phoenix Ariz" but no steer head in the stamp.  Like the photo SmithS posted.  It also has a card (right term?) that says "N. Porter Phoenix, Ariz  Genuine Trophy" and the name Kenny (which is NOT my dad's name!) stamped into the back of the seat. I see a serial number of 032969 and another mark of PAT No. 2666285.  I am not sure what to do with this saddle--is it worth getting restored?  I would like to honor and "do right" by both my father and N. Porter.  I'm not sure how to insert photos here.  I hope someone can help me solve the mystery of Kenny's saddle!

[A5Ranch]

On 6/11/2019 at 1:36 PM, BNEWTONP said:

My great grandfather was N. Porter. My grandfather kept individual records for more than 36,000 Porter saddles ever made. I have those saddle records. Perhaps you might locate the serial number. The serial number is found on the (near-side) stamped on the rear skirt, under the rear jockey.

I have saddle number 295 and another I can’t find numbers on. Do you have any info on the 295??   If so, would you kindly respond. I believe it was made for a friend. Rolland S. Who recently passed.   Thank you do much

Rich

 

[HillsideWrangler]

On 7/11/2018 at 4:58 PM, SaddleBags said:

Shot,

 

Porter made in Phoenix and there is still a shop in that area.  All of the Porters that I have refurbished had a card on the near bar aft of the cantle with the necessary information.  I did one that was made in 1906, I believe, and another that was made in the late 1920s.  They're easy to work on and nice to have around.  I have two of my own (old ones). Central Coast here.

Hey neighbor not sure where you are on the central coast? Assuming California? I live in Nipomo and have a friend of the family's who is trying to sell a Lee Robinson saddle. Any idea where I can go for an valuation?

[Meganalma]

Hello, I would love to find out more information about a porter saddle I acquired. Serial #14213. Thank you for any help and @BNEWTONP that is a priceless resource you have there. Beautiful, just beautiful!

[CMason3]

I inherited a saddle from my late husband.  He said it belonged to his step-father's father.  I would appreciate any info you might have on it.  The serial number is 11540.

[BNEWTONP]

On 9/3/2021 at 5:54 PM, CMason3 said:

I inherited a saddle from my late husband.  He said it belonged to his step-father's father.  I would appreciate any info you might have on it.  The serial number is 11540.

I will add to my list of build cards to pull.

 

[Missouri]

Email is dkmiddl@yahoo.com. Recently acquired N Porter saddle serial no 29816. In good shape & has some work done it. Wasn’t aware of N Porter saddlery, just liked the saddle. My son plans on using the saddle. Excited to learn about the history & quality of work. If you can provide any additional information I would appreciate it