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M1847 Grimsley Saddles   Mexican War Dragoons & Civil War Officers

This is the Mexican War enlisted man's saddle. It was the regulation saddle from 1847 until it was replaced with the M1859 McClellan in 1859. The M1847 Grimsley is double skirted, has a hair padding seat, correct polished brass stirrups and brass over the cantle and pommel. The tree is a rawhide covered wooden tree with quarter horse bars. The stirrup hangers, staples and iron rings are all hand forged. The tree is a true 14" size, as per originals. The M1847 Grimsley saddle comes complete with wool girth, coat straps, valise straps and period reproduction brass beveled-edge horseshoe buckles.     This saddle was still in use during the Civil War by officers on both sides.     We HIGHLY recommend the use of a surcingle with this saddle. It is actually part of the saddles design, not an extra item. The surcingle for this saddle is made of 3 1/2" wool webbing with brass horseshoe buckles and a 1 1/4" billet.     This item normally Drop Ships from the manufacturer, with a delivery time of delivery time is 4 to 8 weeks. M1847 Grimsley Dragoon Saddle Priced From: $1,395.00 Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle (BSL-D005) +$70.00 Stirrups: Std (original width) Stirrips Wide (modern foot) Stirrups (BSL-D017) +$10.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:

M1859 McClellan Cavalry Saddle for Enlisted and Officer's

Enlisted Officers, US     This is the standard Civil War McClellan Saddle. It is built on a new tree with steel arch supports and covered with rawhide. The is a M1859 model tree made on modified bars so that it will fit modern horses. Saddle comes complete with correct iron hardware, hooded stirrups, stirrup straps, fenders, skirts, slot plates, pommel shield, complete rigging assemble and six (6) coat straps. Some officers used the enlisted saddle, with or without an Officer's Removable Padded Seat.     The officers version adds brass moldings over the pommel and cantle, as well as a Pigskin covered hair padded seat with fancy stitching. The officer's version was used from 1859 through the 1880s.     All you need is the girth and surcingle, which are added by default by the shopping cart, and this saddle is ready to ride. NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use. Complete McClellan Saddle & Tack Package Complete Enlisted Cavalry Uniform Package     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Rush order / From Stock at additional fee, CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY of Rush Order or From Stock. M1859 McClellan Saddle Priced From: $850.00 Saddle (Officer or Enlisted): Select Enlisted or Officer Enlisted Saddle, US Black (CW001) Officers Saddle, US Black +$545.00 (CWOF009) Officers Saddle, CS Russet +$545.00 (CWOF009) Girth: M1859 Girth and Coat Straps Surcingle: No Surcingle M1859 Surcingle +$70.00 Seat Size: Select seat size 11 Inch 11-1/2 Inch 12 Inch Stirrups: 3 inch 4 1/2 inch +$25.00 Standard / Rush: Standard Delivery (6 to 8 weeks) Currently there are no In Stock or Rush Orders Qty: Add 2 Cart:

Ranger Cavalry Saddle (California Saddle)

The Ranger Saddle, also called the California Saddle, was produced early in the war and was used by numerous Union units when McClellan saddles were difficult to obtain. It was requested by the 2nd Kansas Cavalry (US). The one we offer is styled from a picture of an 8th Tennessee (US) cavalry saddle. There is also a picture of a Federal cavalryman in Echos of Glory, Arms and Equipment of the Union (p. 69), riding what appears to be a ranger saddle. This saddle is similar to descriptions of a Confederate saddle that was produced by the Atlanta Arsenal. Our saddle is built on a new tree and has short harness leather skirts with steel rings, staples and footman loops. All you need is the girth and surcingle, which are added by default by the shopping cart, and this saddle is ready to ride. NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Rush order / From Stock at additional fee, CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY of Rush Order or From Stock. Ranger / California Saddle Priced From: $535.00 Color: Select Color Black Russet Stirrups: 3 inch 4 inch +$10.00 Girth: No Girth With Girth +$40.00 Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$65.00 Standard / Rush: Standard Delivery (6 to 8 weeks) From Stock (if avail) +$270.00 Rush Order (2 Weeks) +$135.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:

Confederate (CS) McClellan Cavalry Saddle

Enlisted, CS Officers, CS     Our enlisted Confederate McClellan Saddle is patterned after one on display in General Sweeney's Museum near Republic, Missouri. The original saddle had a plain pommel shield where ours has a CS shield. As on the original, it features a hand tooled design on the skirts with a border stamping around them and the half seat. Made of black or russet leather (your choice), this saddle has STEEL dees, rings, staples and stirrup strap buckles. In keeping with the original design, there are no saddle bag loops, footman loops, hooded stirrups, or saddle bag stud.     The officers version adds brass moldings over the pommel and cantle, as well as a covered hair padded seat with fancy stitching. Saddle Bags and Valise are not included, even though shown.     All you need is the girth and surcingle, which are added by default by the shopping cart, and this saddle is ready to ride. NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Confederate (CS) McClellan Saddle  Temporarily on hold while page is redone. Check back later.   Military Style Hope Cavalry Saddle  Joseph E. Johnston Style Edward L. Gallatin Style Joseph E. Johnston Style Hope Saddle      This Hope Saddle on the left is similar to the one that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was riding at Seven Pines. Hope saddles were popular from the 1850s through the 1890s and recommended for use in the Confederacy during the last half of the War. Many Southerners rode to battle on Hope saddles that they brought from home. These saddles were also popular in the North - Union General Hugh Kilpatrick used one.      On this saddle we have used heavy harness leather throughout, from the half seat to the full underskirts, fenders, and hooded stirrups. It also has border stamping, brass ringing dees, and decorative rigging. Brass tacks are used to secure the seat.      This saddle is available in black or russet leather. Edward L. Gallatin Style Hope Saddle      This elegant Hope Saddle on the right is inspired by the Edward L. Gallatin saddles. Gallatin studied under Thornton Grimsley in St. Louis, Missouri. He was producing saddles in Denver, Colorado during the early 1860's. Union General Hugh Kilpatrick is reported to have ridden a Hope saddle that had many similarities to this design.      This Hope has a full seat with jockeys, full underskirts, fenders and hooded stirrups. It has a wide front rigging and a decorative cap. A beautiful border stamping graces the heavy US harness leather that is used throughout. There are heavy steel rigging rings, and brass footman stands / loops and breast collar rings.      This Hope is not only beautiful, but it is extremely comfortable to ride. It is available in black or russet leather.     The girth and surcingle are added by default by the shopping cart, so these saddles are ready to ride. (Also available without the girth and surcingle.) NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Military Style Hope Saddle  Temporarily on hold while page is redone. Check back later.   Military Style Spanish Saddle       This style of 'Spanish' Saddle was made from the mid 1840s through the 1860s. In the Victorian era, often any saddle with a horn was referred to as a Spanish or Mexican saddle. Our saddle is patterned after many originals and styled after one that is in the General Sweeney Museum near Republic, Missouri. It is made of heavy harness leather and features a tooled half seat, fenders, and skirts. It has a decorative pommel guard, hooded stirrups, and a high pommel and horn.     These saddles were very common and were produced from Florida to Missouri and to California. Before the War in the 1850s, Thornton Grimsley was making the Spanish Saddle in St. Louis, Missouri.     The girth and surcingle are added by default by the shopping cart, so these saddles are ready to ride. (Also available without the girth and surcingle.) NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Rush order / From Stock at additional fee, CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY of Rush Order or From Stock. Military Style Spanish Saddle Priced From: $730.00 Color: Select Color Black Russet Stirrups: 3 inch 4 inch +$10.00 Girth: No Girth With Girth +$35.00 Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$55.00 Standard / Rush Delivery: Standard Delivery (6 to 8 weeks) From Stock (if avail) +$365.00 Rush Order (2 Weeks) +$185.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:  Military Style Jenifer Saddle      There were numerous variations of the Jenifer saddle. Some were completely leather covered with an English style rigging. Others were extremely skeletal and had no fenders or skirts. Most Jenifers were used by Confederate (CS) cavalrymen; however, there is at least one know artifact that was used by a Federal and it appears to have been of pre-war purchase. General Custer also owned a Jenifer saddle.     1st Model Richmond Arsenal Jenifer Saddle, English Rigged of 1862-63: we are proud to present the first model Jenifer. The skirt pattern was graciously provided by Mr. John Ashworth from his original saddle. Placement of rings, staples and screws are positioned as per the original saddle. Handmade wire foot staples are driven into the front of the pommel. Clipped corner slot plates are applied with iron nails. CS front shield. Iron rings with round staples front and rear. Single billet girth straps with under guard. Handmade wooden stirrups. Six coat straps. Rawhide covered wooden tree with quarter horse spread. Custom fitted trees also available. Natural colored canvas webbing girth is 3 inches wide. This saddle should be ridden with a surcingle.     1st Model Richmond Arsenal Jenifer Saddle, Quarter Strap Rigged (Confederate) of 1862-63:  black leather stirrup straps and quarter-straps. Russet abbreviated skirts, fenders, and stirrup covers. Clipped corner slot plates, iron rings with round staples front and rear. Handmade foot staples and handmade stirrups. Comes with 6 coat straps and canvas web 1859 style girth. Same tree as PATENT model saddle. This saddle should be ridden with a surcingle.     Model 1863 Jenifer (Confederate): believed to be new model Jenifer. Differs from the patent model. Rounded, thicker and less refined pommel. Copied from Gettysburg Jenifer. Russet, single billet English rigging, open wooden stirrups and coat straps. Hand made front footman staples driven into saddle. Clipped corner slot plates, CS shield, front and rear rings. This saddle should be ridden with a surcingle.     Jenifer Artillery Drivers Saddle (Confederate): A patent model rawhide covered wooden tree, federal type long skirt, front and rear staples, open wood stirrups and single billet girth system. With a 3” natural color web girth.  This saddle should be ridden with a surcingle. 1st Model Richmond English Rigged 1st Model Richmond Quarter Strap Rigged M1863 Jenifer Artillery Drivers Jenifer     The girth and surcingle are added by default by the shopping cart, so these saddles are ready to ride. (Also available without the girth and surcingle.) NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Military Style Jenifer Saddles Priced From: $750.00 Style: 1st Model Richmond Arsenal Jenifer, English Rigged (CS001) $850.00 1st Model Richmond Arsenal Jenifer, Quarter Strao Rigged (CS002) $925.00 M1863 Jenifer (CS008) $850.00 Artillery Drivers Jenifer (CS018) $750.00 Color: Select Black Russet Girth: No Girth +$-50.00 With Girth Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$70.00 Stirrups: 3 inch 4 inch +$10.00 Standard / Rush: Standard Delivery (6 to 8 weeks) Qty: Add 2 Cart:  M1872 McClellan Cavalry Saddle      This is the M1859 Saddle with modifications. Special orders #85, dated April 10, 1872: The 1859 McClellans were to be covered with black collar leather and the skirts to be removed. There were to be leather safes, 4 1/2 by 4 3/4 inches added under the girth strap "D" rings.     This is the standard early "Indian Wars" McClellan Saddle. The saddle comes with a new leather covered 1859 tree (made on modified bars so that it will fit modern horses), brass slot plates and pommel shield, all iron hardware, six coat straps, 1872 model stripped wool girth, 4 1/2 inch covered embossed stirrups. All you need is the girth and surcingle, which are added by default by the shopping cart, and this saddle is ready to ride.     NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     11, 11 1/2" or 12" seat available.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. M1872 McClellan Saddle Priced From: $995.00 Seat Size: Select seat size 11 Inch 11-1/2 Inch 12 Inch Girth: With Girth & coat straps Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$65.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:  M1874 McClellan Cavalry Saddle  shown with optional saddle bags     This is the same as the M1874 McClellan Saddle, except for having brass hardware.     The saddle comes with a new leather covered 1859 tree (made on modified bars so that it will fit modern horses), brass slot plates and pommel shield, all iron hardware, six coat straps, 1872 model stripped wool girth, 4 1/2 inch covered embossed stirrups. All you need is the girth and surcingle, which are added by default by the shopping cart, and this saddle is ready to ride.     NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     11, 11 1/2" or 12" seat available.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. M1874 McClellan Saddle Priced From: $995.00 Seat Size: Select seat size 11-1/2 Inch 12 Inch Girth: With Girth & Coat Straps Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$65.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:  M1885 McClellan Cavalry Saddle       This is another modification of the M1872 McClellan Saddle. It is the M1859 tree covered with black leather and brass hardware. There is heart shaped safe under the rigging rings. Included with the saddle are 6 coat straps, 4 1/2" US embossed covered stirrups and the M1885 mohair girth (cinch).     11, 11 1/2" or 12" seat available.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. M1885 McClellan Saddle Priced From: $995.00 Seat Size: Select seat size 11 Inch 11-1/2 Inch 12 Inch Girth: With Girth & Coat Straps Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$65.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:  M1904 McClellan Cavalry Saddle       1904 Style McClellan Saddle Built on new wooden tree, 1904 style with modified Quarter Horse bars. (Can also be built on 1859 style tree) Covered in Russet Leather. Adjustable quarter strap assembly. Includes all hardware and a set of six coat straps. 4 1/2" US Embossed hooded stirrups. NOTE: the surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.     11, 11 1/2" or 12" seat available. This saddle can also be made in Black Leather for NON-Military use.     Normal delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. M1904 McClellan Saddle: Priced From: $995.00 Seat Size: Select seat size 11 Inch 11-1/2 Inch 12 Inch Girth: With Girth & Coat Straps Surcingle: No Surcingle With Surcingle +$65.00 Qty: Add 2 Cart:     TOP Order Information AzRA Saddles & Tack Page