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MODEL 1847
GRIMSLEY DRAGOON SADDLE HORSESHOE POUCH:
In exceptional condition for such an early piece of
horse equipment, and a very rare accessory required to
complete the outfitting of a M1847 Grimsley Dragoon
Saddle, this Model 1847 Horseshoe Pouch is of the same
pattern as the pouch shown in Figures 27-28, on page 27
of The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945, and
is from the authors’ research collection. Complete
with both original buckles, the upper buckle an iron
square roller buckle for the suspension strap and a
brass horseshoe shaped buckle with an iron tongue on the
face of pouch to secure the flap, the pouch also retains
both full length leather billets, the rear buckle chape
and the keeper loop on the front of the flap.
There is no sign of excessive wear, the leather surface
is smooth and free of crazing, and all seams are intact.
There is some minor worm tracks on the face of the body
of the pouch, but this is not visible when the flap is
in place. As with all of the early Dragoon
equipments, this pouch is one of the more difficult
items to find offered on the open market and this is a
rare opportunity to complete your Dragoon Saddle.
$1000
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