Price: $395.00

M1863 Artillery Curb Bit with post war tinning. The bit is in overall great condition with all of the hardware present including the rein rings, lower cross bar, and brass 'US' bit bosses. The mouthpiece has a 'US' stamped to the left of the port and a 'US' stamped on both of the inner sides opposite of the bit bosses. Overall the bit is in good condition and really could be used today, there is minor surface oxidation, but nothing outside of what's to be expected. Although this is still considered a M1863 bit, it does vary slightly from it's Civil War predecessor. The biggest difference came out of the 1868 Ordnance Board's Ordnance No. 9 which "all new artillery and cavalry bits should be tinned, and that old bits requiring repairs or cleaning should likewise be tinned, instead of blueing or replating." The second difference came during the refurbishing which was to remove the intertwined USA boss and replaced with the cast brass 'US' boss. There would be a few changes noted in this bit that would later be adopted by the cavalry.

Price: SOLD

M1859 McClellan Saddle in overall good condition. The tree retains 90% of its rawhide along with all of the appropriate hardware including an unmarked saddle shield, brass utility loop grommets, and iron rings. The seat does have some wear on top of the back and the tree is showing through somewhat. Also there is some tacking noted across the arc of the back. The leather is pliable and shows the typical crazing and wear as one likes to see in leather of this age. Both skirts are present and full length as are both stirrups. The wooden stirrups are in good condition and complete with the leather covers. The only thing that is missing is the girth strap although you can still see remnants of the straps coming down off of the saddle. This saddle does show some wear throughout as well as some field and possibly post war repairs. It does have alot of display character and is a great piece for a starter saddle or for someone who wants an authentic civil war cavalry saddle for their display.

 

Price: $650.00

Dug pewter 'CS' Saddle Shield. There is damage to the upper left hand corner and a bit of wear in the lower right, however the most important parts are showing. I think the pictures tell the tale on this rare relic. The verbal history is that it was purchased from Lawrence Christopher several years ago. The recovery site is unknown. If one was so inclined, a visit with Robert McDaniel just might fix this baby right up.

 

Price: $850.00 Priced Reduced

Here is a super pair of pommel holsters for M1842 single shot pistols. The leather is supple throughout and shows the typical crazing and wear expected on a piece of leather of this age. The flaps are present on both holsters with only one missing the latch piece for the finial. Outside each holster are tin cartridge holders which are covered in leather and have a flap as well. The leather section joining the two together is complete and stable. Both holsters have the securing piece which was used to tie the holsters down to the saddle to keep them from flapping around. Both brass caps are present but only one appears to be secured by the original tacks, the other one is tightly fit on the leather. There are no markings other than on the piece in the center with 'MASS' stamped into the leather. This is a killer set that will enhance any saddle or cavalry display. 

 

Price: $55.00

Here is a nice looking bridle rosette from the Murfreesboro area. It is 2" in diameter and still has the iron back and bar. It has a nice mellow patina in the front. This is a plain face type often found in camps of both side and is often referenced in many of the artifact books. It has great display appeal.