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MODEL 1859 CIVIL
WAR McCLELLAN SADDLE CRUPPER:
Every Model 1859 McClellan Saddle was issued with a
Crupper and a saddle display is not complete without
this necessary piece of equipment.
This strap assembly
attached to the rear equipment rings on the side bar
extensions behind the cantle and the padded loop was
fitted under the horse’s tail. So attached, the Crupper
prevented the saddle from riding forward on the horse’s
shoulders particularly when the horse was being ridden
down an incline.
This specimen is
complete with all straps, buckles and standing loops.
It appears to be unissued as it shows no sign of use or
having been deformed through being stressed on a horse.
The leather surface of the tail loop is smooth. The
balance of the leather surfaces of the straps is crazed,
but stable. All of the leather is intact, and the
straps are full length. The only sign of age or
weakness is immediately below both the buckles, both
straps have a line across the strap where they have been
repeatedly folded. A minimal amount of care in handling
and displaying the crupper will prevent any further
weakness at these points. The leather is overall
supple. The two buckles are not corroded and their
original blued finish has turned plum brown.
A
nice addition to complete your Civil War or early Indian
War McClellan. (0175) $175
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