April 23, 2024
MODEL 1896 McCLELLAN CAVALRY SADDLE VERY NICE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA SPECIMEN
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
MODEL 1896 McCLELLAN CAVALRY SADDLE VERY NICE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA SPECIMEN NO RESERVE This is a very nice relatively scarce Spanish American War era Model 1896 McClellan Saddle, the last of the “black leather McClellans”. Introduced on the eve of the War with Spain, the Model 1896 McClellan is readily associated by collectors with our first imperial war. Known to have been manufactured at the Rock Island and San Antonio Arsenals, as well as by at least one civilian contractor, the Model 1896 McClellans were produced in black leather for only some 6 or 7 years, at which point the army changed to using russet leather. This relatively short production period coupled with hard service in tropical climates during the Spanish American War, accounts for a relatively low rate of survival of this saddle in collections today. This specimen, although showing the expected evidence of use, has survived in very nice condition. The leather on the seat has some crazing, but is generally smooth with a shiny surface. Overall this is a very nice Model 1896 McClellan Saddle, certainly one of the better examples we’ve seen offered on the recent market, and one that is seldom found in American Military saddle SEE OUR 99% POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND . EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS. SHIPPING IS $34.95 THANKS!
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
