Old Decorative McClellan Saddle, Hotze & Sons 1918 stamp
Item Number: 25-678
Time Left: 1d 14h
Opening Bid: $150
Value: Priceless
Online Close: Oct 31, 2025 4:00 PM PDT
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Description
Own a piece of American equestrian history!!
The McClellan saddle was adopted by the US War Department in 1859 and remained standard issue, in various models, for the remaining history of the horse cavalry.
The original M1859 version was the form used during the Civil War, and the design saw subsequent modifications. The saddle always remained recognizable as McClellan's design, which included cavalry and artillery models. In addition, a model for packers was introduced as the M1913. (Wikipedia)
Maker: Hotze & Sons, 1918 stamp
Please note: This saddle has not been independently verified to be a McClellan saddle and should is not considered ridable quality, decorative only.
Special Instructions
Pickup Information: Items will be available for pick-up on or after November 8, 2025 at the AAE Used Tack Store in Shingle Springs, CA during normal business hours (Daily 12:00pm-4:00pm).
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