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Providing Cavalry and Artillery GOODS & SERVICE For the Re-enactor and the Historic Minded

Museum Appraising ● Movie & Prop Consultation Living Historian ●Cavalry Competition & Re-enactment Advisor

NOW ORDER Douglas Ray Kidd BY FAX 1158 Apple Blossom Lane Springdale, Arkansas 72762 (479) 361-2851 Visit our web site at (479) 361-2642 www.borderstates.com

Introducing…

BORDER STATES LEATHERWORKS I have worked with leather and hand tooling since When we are out of the shop we leave the answering 1965. You might say it is in my blood as I have an machine on. Please leave a message and I’ll get back ancestor who was a boot wright and maker in to you as soon as possible. Cane Hill, Arkansas back in the mid 1800’s till the turn of the century. Please don’t wait until the last minute to place When I started reenacting 26 years ago, I saw a need your order. In stock items may be shipped the for durable equipment. I tried bargain priced goods same day as payment received. Allow 4 to 8 and soon found they did not hold up. I began to make weeks for items not in stock. We take pride in out some of my own equipment, people liked it, and that craftsmanship and this takes time. was the beginning of my business. As a cavalry reenactor and living historian I not only make the PAYMENT METHODS goods but also use them. I know from field experience We accept VISA and MasterCard. You may also pay what actually works and what does not. by money order, cashier’s check or bank draft. Having spent much time in Lancaster, PA. I visited Personal checks take 15 days to clear. Make many of their harness shops. I learned a lot from them payments to: about hand work and different types of leather; where BORDER STATES LEATHERWORKS to use what grade and type of leather and how to finish a product correctly. Where better to learn that from people who still use harness and tack 365 days a year. SHIPPING CHARGES My products are made one at a time and I am proud 1 to 2 items $10, 3 or more items $12, to show and sell them. Quality speaks for itself. I try large orders $15, saddle orders $30. to run my business by the “Good Book” and this motto: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto RETURN POLICY you.” Needless to say, satisfaction guaranteed with each and every product I make……….Doug Kidd Return items within 15 days that do not meet your standards or satisfaction for EXPERIENCE COUNTS a full refund (excluding shipping). I have 42 years of leather working experience, 24 years exclusively on military reproduction equipment. I ** PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE have a large collection of over 3000 pieces of original cavalry and infantry equipment dating from the WITHOUT NOTICE ** Revolutionary War through WWII to take patterns from and to see the style and method of manufacture. Only REPAIRS & CUSTOM WORK by "hands on" experience can one reproduce a truly I do restoration work to original leather goods fine piece of work. This cannot be done by simply (, equipment, etc.) Special reproductions and looking at a picture, or by guessing how it should be. custom items can be made to your pattern or need. "Close enough for government work" doesn't cut it on Send pattern or picture for price quote. the field. BUY, SELL, TRADE USED Some of my clients are Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Sam Houston, Oklahoma Historical Society, Fort EQUIPMENT Lamed, Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth Museum, Fort Contact me if you want to sell, or send a list of your Tejon State Historic Park, Arlington National Cemetery needs. I also trade and buy original weapons in at Ft. Meyer, Fort Carson Mtd Color Guard, 1st Cavalry fireable condition, parts, original equipment, leather Museum, Fort Bliss, and Old Washington Historic goods, uniforms, and medical equipment. I am State Park. interested in obtaining original sabers usable for reenacting. OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. Due to the fact that I cannot oversee the correct MONDAY – FRIDAY use and care of my equipment, I cannot be held SATURDAY – 8:00 TO 12:00 A.M. CST responsible for injury or damage due to misuse of my product.

“A man’s true wealth is measured not in material wealth or gains, but by the number of his friends.” Our true advertisement is a personal recommendation by our friends. Thanks. Doug Kidd. FOR YOUR ’S COMFORT… LEATHER CARE – Please call before using oils or My horse is my best buddy, and I’m sure you feel the other leather care products on special order leather same way about yours. How would you like to wear items or options. boots 2 sizes too small all day and keep a right attitude? If your horse’s is too narrow or the SIX CORD LINEN THREAD AND CORRECT saddletree does not fit properly he feels the same. IRON HARDWARE USED ON OUR CIVIL WAR Added blankets are not the answer for an ill-fitting EQUIPMENT! Blackened “kit” mixture now used. tree. I have spent many years perfecting my replica tree to fit a horse of +950 lbs with a rounder back and Most products are machine sewn at 8 stitches per a lower wither. A 1904 tree can cause a sore back inch. Products will be hand sewn with linen “kit” and many other horse problems. This wider tree is blackened thread for an extra charge. CALL FOR the standard for my saddles, but I also offer a narrow tree. Custom tree fitting is also available. QUOTE.

For safety’s sake, military **** LEATHER OPTIONS **** USE A ! – In our efforts to increase the authenticity of our goods; saddles require use of a surcingle. These were issued we are now making most of our standard products with up until 1943. A surcingle could save your life. black one side only, hot-dipped leather. The Civil War and Indian War McClellans will be made from harness Illustrations #1 through #10 courtesy of The Horse leather unless otherwise specified. All Artillery Soldier, 1776-1943, volumes II and III, by Randy equipment will continue to be made out of harness Steffan. Copyright R 1978 by the University of leather. Our products have a proven reputation Oklahoma Press. because of the leather we use.

The following options are now available: 1. HOT DIPPED LEATHER – BLACK ON ONE SIDE ONLY – This is hot dipped, not drum stuffed, with a hot mixture of 1/3 oil, 2/3 pure tallow as described in the ordinance memorandum. It has the same strength and quality of harness leather but lighter in weight. Add 10% to the price of the saddles. 2. HARNESS LEATHER – Drum stuffed, black on both sides, vat dyed. 3. FINE DOMESTIC TANNED SKIRTING DYED BLACK – Dyed with vinegar, iron filing and logwood formula in our shop, stuffed by hand with oil and tallow. Many extra hours will be required to accomplish this process. Add 50% to catalog price for small items, 25% for saddles. NOTE: This process does not produce a leather as strong as factory stuffed. The 1 year guarantee does not apply to this EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE IN BLACK, RUSSET, or option. DARK BROWN

Please use “safety sense” when buying horse OUR STANDARD PRODUCTS MADE OF HARNESS equipment. Untreated “dry” oak-tanned leather is not OR BLACK ONE SIDE ONLY LEATHER ARE suitable for the stress of saddle straps, etc. I GUARANTEED. IF ANYTHING YOU BUY DOES recommend harness leather for the straps bearing the NOT HOLD UP AS YOU FEEL IT SHOULD, OR most stress while leather is needed in other BREAKS IN NORMAL USE, WE WILL FIX IT OR REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE IN THE FIRST places. DO NOT USE LATIGO. It is too soft and YEAR. WE HAVE CUSTOMERS STILL USING OUR stretches out of shape. Don’t bet your life and limb on SADDLES THAT HAVE BEEN IN THE FIELD OVER saving a couple of dollars 15 YEARS AND ARE STILL GOING STRONG.

EARLY 1800’S WESTERN SADDLES AND GEAR

DROVER SADDLE - Early skeleton rigged. A-fork with straight back cantle. Rawhide covered tree. Seat 1/2 COLOR MATCHED ACCESSORIES leather, 1/2 open. Lining on seat and side fenders, 3” Brass hardware used on Early Western Accessories wide leathers. Large tapered brass rings on down unless otherwise requested. rigging. Double girthed. USA made tree with quarter Black and several shades of russet available. horse bars. Tree is our hybrid design patterned after original trees and examples of early saddle maker’s Early Style Headstall EW015 $75.00 trade. sizes 14 to 18. Available in black Early Style EW016 $50.00 or several shades of russet. Double Pommel Holsters With flaps EW018 $115.00 Double Pommel Holsters Without EW017 $95.00 flaps Early Western EW019 $55.00 Early Western Line EW020 $35.00 Early Western EW021 $55.00 Early Western - Large, round bottom, square-flapped bags. EW022 $145.00 Exterior sewn gusset for maximum depth. Laced together center strap. All leather. Early Western Hair-on Calf EW023 $250.00 Saddlebags Early Western Breast Strap- Brass EW030 $70.00 ring in center. Early Western Pistol Belt For 45 EW038 $95.00 Long Colt - With brass buckle. BASIC SKELETON SHOWN WITH EXTRAS Early Western Colt Single-action BASIC SKELETON Holster - With tooling (San Antonio) EW039 $70.00 EW001 $1,295.00 RIGGED Early Western Open Holster - EW024 $45.00 Black Early Western Open Holster - DROVER FULL RIGGED SADDLE - Under skirts EW025 $45.00 and wool underbars (same specs as above) Russet Early Western Open Holster - With EW026 $50.00 embossed Texas Star Early Western Rifle Scabbard - Specify type of weapon. - Black EW027 $130.00 Early Western Rifle Scabbard - Specify type of weapon. - Russet EW028 $130.00

Any type of western period equipment is available. Send a sketch, description or design and we’ll send you a quote.

SHOWN WITH EXTRAS DROVER FULL EW008 $1,595.00 RIGGED

Extras available: Tooling, Brass bund oak , Brass cantle molding or brass conchos. Call for quote on extras. Pommel Bag Holster or Cantina - Consists of a pair of saddle bag-like Both skeleton and full rigged saddles have rawhide pouches with either one holster under the exposed front horn area and cantle rear. Leather $195.00 main cover flap or one on each side. EW045 covered horn, Cheyenne roll covered pommel and cantle Made to fit over the saddle horn. available for $1795.00

ITEMS for EARLY IMPRESSIONS: 1750’s to 1830’s

Early English Dragoon Style Saddle design acceptable for use from French and Indian War up through the 1830’s. Carefully followed from known examples of period construction, design , and techniques. Raw hide covered tree, hand forged hardware. Hand quilted and stuffed under padding. Skirts are handsewn. Saddle’s current design achieved from help by my friends at the Colonial Williamsburg Saddle Shop.

ES001 $1,500.00

Pillion-Crupper Assembly Used to carry portmanteau on the horse’s croup. Metal brackets installed to keep straps in place. Adjustable center strap. Two valise straps in place.

ES002 $175.00

Pre-Rev War Saddlebags Two piece construction pr. Side. Sewn and folded as originals. Specify type of saddle to be used so that the joining straps can be adjusted to your need.

ES004 $200.00

Rev. War Carbine Bucket Round bucket, not flat, to fit larger barreled

ES003 $75.00

1847 – 1859 DRAGOON EQUIPMENT

1847 GRIMSLEY SADDLE – Enlisted man’s double Enlisted Model Single Holster with skirted Grimsley saddle, hair padding in seat, correct Pouch - 1840 up to Civil War. Dragoon polished brass stirrups, brass over pommel and cantle. trooper pommel holster with pouch for

Rawhide covered wooden tree with quarter horse bars. curry comb on opposite side. Holster has CWOF cartridge pouch under flap and leather $150.00 Hand-forged stirrup hangers, staples and iron rings. plug bottom. Will fit 1849 Walkers, 1st, 004 Tree is a true 14" size as per original. Complete with 2nd,3rd model Colts, Dragoons and 1860 wool , coat straps, valise straps, and period repro Army. State type of pistol used. brass beveled-edge buckles. The Grimsley Blue Wool Valise - Canvas-lined, saddle was still used by officers on both sides during the yellow or black trim, brass horseshoe Civil War. buckles. Correct for Dragoon or Officer. D014 $95.00 Unit number or company letter on end. (Also available in gray wool) Officer’s Model Wool Valise - Black D014B $115.00 or colored leather trim on end.

D014

D013

DRAGOON BITS After many years of research along with trial and error, I have perfected the old method of brass bit sheathing on an iron forged bit. The dragoon bits 1847 Grimsley Saddle D001 $1,395.00 can be made with custom port width and height.

Dragoon Breast Strap - Black with brass heart, curved side bars to fit the D019 $70.00 horse’s chest, and brass horseshoe buckles. Grimsley Horseshoe Pouch - Brass $45.00 horseshoe buckles. Two pouches per D013 each saddle. PRICED EACH Dragoon Halter - Black hardware, horseshoe buckle on top strap, heavy- D002 $60.00 duty construction, with standing loops for watering bit toggles.

Dragoon Lead Strap - 1 1/4" wide, D003 $35.00 with horseshoe buckle. 1840’s Dragoon Bit - Hand applied brass faced bit as on originals. D030 $275.00 Dragoon Headstall - Brass horseshoe Handcrafted in our shop. buckles. Halter joining strap available D006 $70.00 for additional $5 1850’s Dragoon Bit - Handmade. Brass sheathed with snaffle rings, custom D022 $200.00 Rosettes - Pair enlisted man’s stars D007 $15.00 port. Dragoon Reins - Or Early Officer’s. Double Type - Stainless steel Sewn in center with brass horseshoe D008 $45.00 D025 $150.00 with snaffle rings. buckles at ends.

Dragoon Link Strap - Correct snap D011 $35.00 hook, horseshoe buckle, tapered edge. PERSONAL DRAGOON ITEMS Dragoon Model Crupper D004 $55.00 Blue Surcingle - Brass horseshoe D005 $70.00 White Buff Leather Sword Belt- buckles,1 1/4" billet, 3 1/2 wool webbing. Model 1841-Shoulder cross strap, sabre D015 $90.00 Grimsley Stirrup Straps D020 $75.00 hangers, correct brass hardware. Grimsley Stirrups - Polished brass. D016 $85.00 Hand-sewn, no rivets. D015 Dragoon Buckle - Correct US brass Grimsley Stirrups -Wide - Brass D017 $95.00 D018 $17.50 Grimsley Girth - Blue wool. D009 $50.00 oval. White Buff Carbine Sling - Correct Carbine Bucket - 1847 type with strap D019 $65.00 to secure stock at top of comb to front of D012 $55.00 brass buckle and tip. Carbine Snap Swivel Hook - Repro, saddle. CW082 $28.00 SAFETY NOTE: DANGER - DO NOT WHILE with link between swivel and roller. MOUNTED ON HORSE, ATTACH CARBINE SNAP HOOK TO WEAPON THAT IS SECURED AND STRAPPED TO THE BUCKET! CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA ISSUE EQUIPAGES All Confederate equipment available in russet, black, or dark brown

RICHMOND ARSENAL 1ST MODEL PATENT JENIFER 1862-63 ENGLISH RIGGED We are proud to present the first model Jenifer. The skirt pattern was graciously provided by Mr. John Ashworth from his original saddle. Placement of rings, staples and screws are positioned as per the original saddle. Handmade wire foot staples are driven into the front of the pommel. Clipped corner slot plates are applied with iron nails. CS front shield. Iron rings with round staples front and rear. Single billet girth straps with under guard. Handmade wooden stirrups. Six coat straps. Rawhide covered wooden tree with quarter horse spread. Custom fitted trees also available. Natural colored canvas webbing girth is 3 inches wide. This saddle should be ridden with a surcingle. Surcingle sold separately. CS001 $895.00

1st MODEL RICHMOND ARSENAL JENIFER SADDLE OF 1862-63 QUARTER STRAP RIGGED Black leather stirrup straps and quarter-straps. Russet abbreviated skirts, fenders, and stirrup covers. Clipped corner slot plates, iron rings with round staples front and rear. Handmade foot staples and handmade stirrups. Comes with 6 coat straps and canvas web 1859 style girth. Same tree as PATENT model saddle. Should be ridden with surcingle that is sold separately. CS002 $975.00

1863 MODEL JENIFER Believed to be new model Jenifer. Differs from patent model. Rounded, thicker and less refined pommel. Copied from Gettysburg Jenifer. Russet, single billet English rigging, open wooden stirrups and coat straps. Hand made front footman staples driven into saddle. Clipped corner slot plates, CS shield, front and rear rings. Comes with girth. CS008 $850.00

ROBERT E. LEE’S OFFICER SADDLE We are pleased to present our reproduction of known Lee’s saddle. Brass bound pommel and cantle. Elaborately stitched padded seat following the pattern and design from Lee’s saddle in the collection of the Museum of the Confederacy. Hooded stirrups. CS009 $1,595.00

All Confederate equipment available in russet, black, or Dark Brown (see Leather Options inside front cover before ordering)

“TEXAS” TREE SADDLES USED BY C.S. FORCES We can make any style and skirt configuration from your drawing or photo, etc. These are only a small example of the many styles.

Gen. Joseph E. Johnston "APPLE" HORN "Texas" Saddle (GOURD HORN) Attributed to Rice & EARLY "TEXAS" Childress, San Antonio, SADDLE TX. We chose this variant This type of saddle was to put in the catalog but made prior to the war will customize one to with Mexico 1846-1847. your specifications. Light Early Texas made saddle. brown color, open Known style and rigging stirrups. Sling girth with from Plum and Walker, tie off billets on both Austin, TX. Sling girth sides. Tooling extra. made of canvas webbing or string girth, open stirrups, rigging held by CS004 $925.00 large and small head brass “TX” Tree – Square nails. Comes with tie off Skirted Option Shown down billets. Untooled saddle Custom tooling Covered Saddle available for additional Attributed to Gen. Joseph charge. E. Johnston. Fully leather covered “Texas” tree. CS003 Black leather. Covered $850.00 handmade wooden stirrups. Oval English CONFEDERATE JENIFER type skirts. 1859 style ARTILLERY DRIVERS single girth. SADDLE

A patent model rawhide covered CS005 $1,395.00 wooden tree, federal type long skirt, front and rear staples, open wood stirrups and single billet "Attakapas" or Spanish girth system. With a 3” natural Saddle color web girth. 1830 Style from south CS018 $750.00 western Louisiana. In 1858 it became the army wagon saddle. Rawhide C.S. OFFICER’S VALISE tree, black leather, single Copied from an original loaned to us from the rigged, open stirrups, collection of Joyce Henry. This valise follows the lines string girth. of the Jenifer patent valise. It is curved to fit around the cantle and is center opening. Wooden, leather covered CS007 $695.00 ends. Assembled as the original.

Atlanta Arsenal-made Texas Saddle c. 1864 Rendition based upon arsenal records of the Army of the Tenessee CS100 $195.00 saddle. Skeleton rigged with quarter straps, sling girth, tie off billits, open C.S. ENLISTED VALISE stirrups and webb cinch. C.S. Enlisted Valise - Leather body. Ends are wooden Rings and staples front covered in painted canvas. Three strap closure. and back. CS110 $85.00 CS006 $720.00

C. S. MANUFACTURED AND ISSUE BITS "FIVE RING" Halter - CS FINE EXAMPLES OF BITS DUG AND version of federal halter made with 1 1/4" leather. Rings instead FROM COLLECTIONS of halter squares, no halter bolt Confederate Officer’s Bit - at throat strap. Issued from 1861 to late 1862. Also officer issue. Utilizes double or single rein. Our bit is made of steel, hand CS050 $65.00 filed and worked. Blued metal. A very attractive bit. CS020 $110.00 "SINGLE RING" Halter - Single buckle, one ring, 1 1/4" leather. 1863 onward. Leather Curb Strap CS024 $15.00 CS051 $50.00

Clarksville "Troopers" Bit Long shank, loose ring, . "Halter/Bridle" - Western Nice copy of confederate bit. Confederate Arsenal made from late 1863 onward. Bit is easily $70.00 CS022 removed by means of straps at bottom.

Western "Troopers" Bit - CS052 $90.00 Loose ring bit, long shank. Similar to Clarksville bit but with bottom reinforcement bar. HEMP Lead Line - Four strand hemp Note: Trooper bits excavated lead with whipped end and spliced eye. from western sites often have CS062 $30.00 lower crossbar to stabilize the 3/4” x 7’ Nice, sturdy lead. bottom of the bit shanks. HEMP Lead Line - Also available - CS062B $30.00 CS023 $85.00 1/2" x 7’ Lead Strap- 1" wide leather lead with CS060 $30.00 black buckle. NOTE: CONFEDERATE EQUIPMENT IS MADE

WITH PERIOD BLACK HARDWARE. BRASS

HARDWARE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST C. S. Surcingle - Natural cotton CS040 $65.00 C. S. Headstall - Six buckle bridle. webbing, 3" wide. Black or russet leather. Black iron horseshoe buckles and leather CS065 $70.00 C. S. Crupper - Seed filled dock. standing loops. Black or russet. Black wire roller CS042 $55.00 C. S. Officer Reins - Leather with CS068 $45.00 buckles or iron horseshoe buckles. black iron horseshoe buckles. C. S. Girth - Natural cotton webbing, 3" wide. D-ring and 1 3/8" buckle at top, CS041 $65.00 2" buckle on bottom. C. S. Sling Girth - Made of 3" webbing with rings attached to both ends CS043 $45.00 for tie off girth.

CS050 CS040

Civilian Breast Strap - Black center ring, straight side bars, horseshoe buckles or roller buckles on top branch. Black or russet leather. Civilian Type Saddle Bags - Large Brass hardware available. bag, y-strap closure, single pocket. Styled CS030 $65.00 after originals in Manassas Archives. CS057 $200.00 Held on saddle by strap running along inside of cantle seat. CONFEDERATE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE IN Leather bag - RUSSET, BLACK, OR DARK BROWN Leather with hair-on front cover CS058 $275.00

CIVIL WAR OFFICER EQUIPAGES Custom Made Schabraques

Officer’s Model Double Holster (Officer Saddle Housing) with Brass Caps - Made from a Blue wool swallow tail officer pads. Gold pattern in the Smithsonian trim, eagles, and stars depending on rank. Institute. These holsters can be made to fit 1849 Walkers; Call for quote. 1st, 2nd and 3rd model Colts, 1859 - 1880’s Dragoons and 1860 Army. The holsters have brass bottom MCCLELLAN OFFICER’S SADDLE caps, a cartridge pouch under each flap and are made to fit over the pommel of your saddle. They come complete with straps to secure them to the breast strap, and will last for many years. State type of pistol used.

with brass caps $185.00 CWOF001 without brass caps $160.00 CWOF002 My good friend Doug Locke, D.V.M., loaned me General John Wilson Sprague’s personal saddle from his collection to use as a guide to reproduce this officer’s McClellan saddle. I

am excited to be able to offer a reproduction of this historic, Leather Valise - Canvas lined CWOF023 $100.00 battle-ridden officer quality saddle. Also, I can reproduce the soft leather. Brass buckles. Plain officer grade headstall, breast strap, and leather valise Leather Valise – with German CWOF024 $130.00 included with General Sprague’s saddle collection. Silver Eagles on ends. This saddle is covered in black "fair" leather, has brass Leather Valise – colored flap moldings over pommel and cantle, and a padded seat. Pigskin and welting depicting branch CWOF124 $125.00 is used on the seat and fancy stitched same as the original. It is of service a copy of those used by many generals during the war and Padded Removable Officer after. Seat - Leather seat made CWOF025 $110.00 Hair padding under the leather seat, English or 1859 girth to fit your saddle. rigging, coat straps, iron hardware, covered stirrups, skirts, fenders and girth. Wooden saddle tree covered in rawhide.

OFFICER BREAST STRAPS 3 Inch Stirrups CWOF009 $1395.00 Infantry Officer Breast Strap - 4 ½ Inch Stirrups CWOF010 $1420.00 Blue panels on black leather trimmed side bars. Brass heart or CWOF050 $120.00 federal shield in center. Copied OFFICER’S PERSONAL EQUIPMENT from original at Frontier Army SABRE BELT - Officer’s Fancy Museum at Fort Leavenworth. Stitched - Heavy leather with interwoven white stitching, polished Dragoon Officer Breast Strap - CWOF005 $140.00 Orange panels on black leather brass hardware, silver wreath CWOF051 $120.00 trimmed side bars. Brass heart or buckle, cross strap and sabre cross sabers in center. hangers. Calvary Officer Breast Strap - SABRE BELT - General’s Yellow panel on black leather Quality - Soft patent folded leather, trimmed side bars. Brass buckles. CWOF026 $120.00 black or dark brown, with Brass heart or crossed sabres on interwoven white stitching. Polished CWOF006 $160.00 leather heart. brass hardware, silver wreath buckle, cross strap and sabre hangers. A very elaborate belt. SABRE SNAPS – Brass (pair) CWOF070 $20.00 OFFICER EQUIPMENT Headstall – Yellow, blue, or red trim on brow band, brass horseshoe CWOF021 $90.00 buckles. Saddle Bags - 1859 style with yellow, blue, or red trim flap CWOF027 $175.00 welting. Brass horseshoe buckles. Officer’s Eagle Head - CWOF008 $50.00 Private purchase type brass spurs.

1859-1870 UNION ISSUE EQUIPMENT All Correct Iron Hardware Used On Our Civil War Equipment Six Cord Waxed Linen Thread and Blackened Wax “Kit” Used (not nylon)

1859 ENLISTED MAN’S McCLELLAN SADDLE Wooden tree covered with rawhide. Steel stirrup hangers, correct steel rings & staples, new brass plates and shield. Correct iron hardware used throughout. Quarter strap assembly is sewn, not riveted. The only rivets used on the body of the saddle are to hold the quarter strap to the tree as were the originals. Our wooden stirrups are bent by hand and correctly shaped. The center spreader of the stirrup is held in place by two rivets as were the originals. Saddles come with English indigo wool girth and 6 coat straps. Our standard stirrup is 3”, 4 ½” stirrups are available for an extra $25. Our standard saddle comes with toe guards on the stirrups and a spaded D-ring in the quarter strap assembly. We will omit toe guards and use a non- spaded D-ring upon request. Only the best harness leather is used on our standard production saddles. (SEE LEATHER OPTIONS INSIDE COVER PAGE)

Standard Harness Leather – Machine Sewn CW001 $850.00 Black One Side Only – Machine Sewn CW002 $950.00 Black One Side Only – Hand Sewn CW003 $1,295.00 Hand Stuffed, Antique Dye Formula – Hand Sewn CW004 $1,395.00

SADDLE EQUIPAGES Horse Brush – CW period Leather 1859 Headstall (bridle) Six buckle type, handle with wooden body screwed on as per CW175 $25.00 CW037 $70.00 black CW iron buckles originals. Correct size and shape. Rosettes – US pair CW038 $15.00 Hemp Lariat Four strand, hand twisted, 30’ long, hemp rope. Hand braided eye, CW165 $35.00 Reins – Enlisted Sewn in center, made CW039 $30.00 thread whipped end. to be sewn onto bit rings Picket Pin – CW period steel pin. CW064 $35.00 Reins – Officer CW iron buckles on both CW040 $45.00 ends, sewn in center as were originals Halter – 1847-1872 Good sturdy halter. Correct halter bolt and hardware CW048 $60.00 Straps on off- throughout. Standing loops sewn on side checks for watering bit toggles side D-ring, to Lead Strap 1 1/8”, 15oz. leather that will hold barrel of CW049 $35.00 last. Correct military iron buckle carbine secure Link Strap Early style. Black horseshoe CW050 $35.00 buckle and original type snap hook Carbine Socket or “Thimble” Iron

CW buckle, True hour glass shape. Straps CW054 $40.00 to off-side D-ring to hold barrel of carbine.

Crupper Seed filled, correct size, molded tail dock. Used with two connecting straps (included). Nose Bag Made to military size and CW055 $55.00 specs, copied from original, canvas top, leather cup bottom.

CW058 $60.00

Surcingle – MANDATORY ITEM! It’s more than just a good idea, it’s a necessity! Don’t bet your life without one! 3 ½” Saddle Bags – 1859 Soft leather English Blue wool webbing, 1 ¾” leather tongue. bags with heavy strap between to CW051 $70.00 prevent stretching and tearing. Iron buckles, horseshoe pouch. Correct size, shape, and dimensions.

CW063 $145.00 – 1851 Blue wool with CW112 $65.00 interwoven orange stripe. Regulation size

UNION ISSUE CIVIL WAR BITS ENLISTED PERSONAL CAVARLY ITEMS Sabre Belt - 1851 Model. Over the shoulder cross strap, two sabre hangers, brass hardware (solid cast not bent wire), D rings and squares. Heavy CW084 $70.00 harness leather used for a belt that will last. Smooth finish. Without buckle. NOTE: Please measure for size at the navel with your military coat on. Sabre Belt Buckle 1851 - With CW085 $35.00 silver wreath applied. Sabre Knot - Hand braided turks head on tassel, not just a stamped CW098B $40.00 design. Cap Box - Shield front, wool lined, CW088 $35.00 nipple pick. Black. Our Civil War bit is assembled by hand in our shop not an Pistol Box - Issue item for extra CW090 $50.00 imported product. Our bit is copied from the later war bit rounds. which is stronger than the 1859 bit. This handcrafted bit is Holster - Left or right, with bottom plug. Black or russet, 36 or 44 cal. strong and I am proud to show and sell it. U.S. rosettes are in CW086 $45.00 place, holes are drilled for . Custom made ports State size and weapon. available: Specify the height and width you need. Standard Right butt forward Holster -Left butt forward CW087 $45.00 Military Bit - bit only CW059 $85.00 Walker Holster - Same as above but larger. CW086W $50.00 Stainless Steel Military Bit - Standard Right butt forward Dull burnished finish, CW060 $110.00 Walker Holster -Left butt no rust, super strong. bit only CW087W $50.00 Gun-Blued 1859 Bit - As in forward ordinance manual. Complete with CW061 $125.00 LeMatt Right butt forward CW086LM $70.00 brass curb chain & hooks. LeMatt Left butt forward CW087LM $70.00 Brass Curb Chain with CW008 $17.00 Hooks Black Steel Curb Chain with CW007B $10.00 Hooks Stainless Steel Curb Chain CW007 $10.00 with Hooks Leather Curb Safe - Slip on CW010 $7.00 type. Folding Hoof Pick - With a Watering Bit - 1840-1865 - useable hammer. Made from CW121 $39.00 Correct connecting chain, an original. Quite handy on the trail. toggles and leather reins. Bit parts are cast from original parts. Large ring on snaffle and small link chains are hand- made and assembled. Bit is blued and reins are sewn on. A beautiful reproduction. CW062 $75.00

ENLISTED PERSONAL CAVARLY ITEMS Brass Spurs With rowels. CW-IW CW105 $35.00 period. Straps-Brass bar buckle. CW106 $17.00 Spur Straps-Sewn in CW 5/8" iron CW107 $25.00 buckles, no rivets. Spur Straps-CW-IW roller buckle, CW108 $35.00 Blakesly Quick Loader black, with sewn-in standing loop. Cavalry Box - Leather outer box, Carbine Sling- Perfect copy, brass CW081 $45.00 wooden inner box, six removable buckle and tip. Made from bridle leather. tubes. Accepts the 50/70 size center Carbine Snap Hook - Reproduction. CW082 $28.00 fire blanks or original size ammo. CW101 $275.00 Carbine Cartridge Box - 1860 Model Includes implement pouch and CW083 $75.00 with wooden block insert. shoulder strap. We are proud to show our handmade reproduction of this hard to find item.

INDIVIDUAL SADDLE PARTS NON-ISSUE ITEMS PRIVATE PURCHASE OR SADDLER MADE Stirrups - Hand made to INDIVIDUAL SADDLE PARTS original shape and size. Bent oak with wooden Breast Strap - Curved to fit your horse, not just spreader riveted in in place straight straps. Made from heavy harness leather, with two iron rivets in brass or leather heart in center. Black or russet. center. Harness leather covered, toe guard added to prevent foot from slipping Breast Strap – With Brass Heart CW044 $70.00 through stirrup. Breast Strap – With Leather Heart CW045 $60.00 With German Silver Breast Strap – CW042 $85.00 3" tread - issue size (.Pair) CW076 $75.00 Eagle in Brass Heart (Officer) 4 1/2" tread - non CW issue CW077 $85.00 (Pair) Breast straps were not issued with the 1859 enlisted Plain wooden stirrups - 3“ CW176 $45.00 no hoods.(Pair) saddle. They were issued to the Dragoons prior to the Stirrup Straps - 1859 to 1898 Civil War. Some of these saw Civil War service as did - Military iron buckles. Heavy CW073 $79.00 saddler made models. Breast straps were also privately leather, made to last. (Pair) purchased by enlisted men and especially officers.

Hold Down Strap - Buckles to halter ring and snaps to D ring on CW046 $17.50 breast strap. Running Type Breast Two rings Strap Hold Down - CW047 $20.00 Girth - 1859 - Made with 4 1/2" x which reins pass through with buckle 17" dark blue wool webbing, black on end to attach to breast strap. CW066 $70.00 steel hardware. Overall length 24”. Keepers sewn in place. Pommel Holster- 1860 Period - Coat Straps - Correct iron Saddler-made, non-issue. Two buckles, 5/8" leather. Individual CW074 $15.00 standard holsters with strap sewn CW052 $110.00 straps between to go over pommel of saddle, Coat Straps – Set of six straps CW075 $85.00 grips forward. Straps at bottom to hold to breast strap. Pommel Holster- 1860 Period - CW053 $120.00 Walker Dragoon Size

Fenders - (Pair) One for each side. CW070 $55.00 20th CENTURY SUTLER NON-AUTHENTIC ITEMS

Stirrup with Guidon Boot Attached - Single 1859 stirrup, steel Skirts (Pair) - Or Sweat reinforced socket guidon boot. Black Leathers - Made from 1/4" thick leather. harness leather. Saddle bag holding CW078 $65.00 loop. Will not roll up or lose shape. Guidon Boot - Buckle on Type State saddle size when ordering. Two straps, buckles around stirrup CW079 $40.00 11 inch seat CW071 $79.00 strap. Steel reinforced socket. Can also 11 ½ inch seat CW071C $79.00 be used for lance socket. Black. 12 inch seat CW071D $79.00

Quarter Strap Assembly - Stainless Steel Cavalry Canteen - Good heavy harness leather Leather strap and snap hook to attach CW099 $85.00 with near side and off side girth CW067 $95.00 to saddle. leathers, steel D-rings, Canteen Strap with Snap Hook - iron saddle bag stud and rivets Non-issue, saddler ingenuity leather CW100 $25.00 required for installation. strap to attach to saddle. Near Side Girth Leather – CW069 $32.00 Remington Pistol Cylinder Box - 1 3/8" x 56" with holes punched. Allows you to carry two loaded Off Side Girth Leather – CW068 $20.00 cylinders ready to drop into pistol. CW089 $55.00 2" x 20" with holes punched. Military style configuration. Hand sewn.

CIVIL WAR INFANTRY EQUIPMENT 1851-1865

Waist Belt – 2” Wide with brass keeper CWI003 $35.00 Cap Box – Shield front with nipple CWI014 $35.00 Rifle Straps – For Enfield or pick, double belt loop, wool inside box $25.00 CWI004 Cartridge Box Sling – Correct specs, Sringfield. - BLACK CWI006 $35.00 Rifle Straps – For Enfield or heavy leather CWI005 $25.00 Bayonet Scabbard – Brass tip 58 or Sringfield. - RUSSET CWI011 $45.00 Blanket – CW regulation, gray with 69 cal CWI009 $65.00 Baldric ( Flag Carrier ) – Black, black stripe at end CWI010 $50.00 Leather Canteen Strap CWI015 $20.00 copied from original Binocular Case with Shoulder NCO Waist Belt – Same strong leather as our sabre belt with adjusting hook and Strap – Hand-sewn, custom made of CW123 $95.00 CWI017 $50.00 sewn keeper. Fancy stitching on belt heavy leather. Buckle closure. body Plain NCO Waist Belt – Strong CWI018 $35.00 leather, adjusting hook, and sewn keeper

INDIAN WAR PERIOD EQUIPMENT 1865-1890’S INDIAN WARS PERIOD General Custer was using Civil War surplus equipment, saddles, uniforms, etc. at Little Big Horn. Much of my Civil War equipment is correct for early IW impressions. We will custom make IW equipment upon request. Call for quote.

INDIAN WAR SADDLE MODEL 1872 Per special orders #85, dated INDIAN WAR SADDLE April 10, 1872, 1859 MODEL 1885 McClellans were to be covered with black collar Leather covered new 1859 tree, leather and the skirts brass hardware, six coat straps removed. There were to be and 4 1/2" US embossed leather safes, 4 1/2" x 4 covered stirrups. Comes with 3/4", under the girth strap 1885 girth. Sizes 11”, 11 ½ ” & "D" rings. Our saddle is made 12” on new 1859 tree, covered in black leather, with all iron $995.00 hardware. Comes with 6 coat IW007 straps, 3" US embossed covered stirrups, 1872 striped wool girth. Saddle sizes 11", 11 ½ ", & 12". INDIAN WAR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT IW001 $995.00 Custer Period Saddler-made 1872 Striped Wool Girth IW063 $75.00 Cartridge Belt - (As mentioned in ‘Boots and Saddles at the Little Big Horn’) 1851 Sabre belt body with 45/70 standing loops sewn across. U-shaped 45 IW013 $165.00 long Colt shell holder on bottom of left side. Eagle sabre belt plate installed. INDIAN WAR SADDLE Waist size determines the number of MODEL 1874 45/70 loops. Black leather covered new 1859 tree, proper brass hardware throughout saddle. Comes with 6 coat straps and 1872 stirped wool girth. US 1874 Regulation Waist Belt - Harness leather belt with adjusting hook, embossed covered stirrups. IW017 $75.00 Sizes 11”, 11 ½ ”,12” keeper, US belt plate. Does not include slides. Slides (Pair) - With dismounted hook. IW018 $25.00 IW004 $995.00 MODEL 1874 Sabre Hangers (Pair) - Brass hooks, IW019 $50.00 Shown with optional buttons, and leather keepers. saddlebags purchased US Belt Buckle (only) - Brass. IW010 $20.00 separately ( IW031 )

INDIAN WAR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

Holster-1874-86 Modification Fits

Colt SA, Remington, & Scofield. IW015 $55.00 Nonswivel, fit 1 ¾ ” belt Picket Pin - Lyons Model - Indian Holster-1885 Model - Plug bottom. War period with IW150 $55.00 Fits over 1885 prairie belt swivel head and ring. IW016 $60.00 Lariat Loop IW151 $20.00 Coat Straps - 1874 Set of six. IW032 $80.00 Rifle Boot - 1878-84 - For 45/70 45 Long Colt Cartridge Box Springfield or Sharps. Without brass IW033 $60.00 Modified Civil War cap box. throat. Wool liner, US embossed. Canvas Forage Bag - For carrying IW043 $20.00 IW020 $50.00 a two-day grain ration. Y-Strap Assembly - 1872 Model Ready to install. Square leather safes, IW044 $105.00 Spurs-IW type - brass with steel near and off side leathers. D-rings with CW105 $35.00 rowels. keystone. Iron saddle bag stud Spur Straps- Black leather, IW Y-Strap Assembly - 1874 Model IW029 $30.00 brass bar buckle sewn in. Ready to install with leather safes, saddle bag stud, down rigging on D- IW045 $105.00 ring and correct round ring on near INDIAN WAR SADDLE PARTS & EQUIPMENT side down leather.

1874 ORDINANCE MEMORANDUM #18

IW Period Head Stall - Black INDIAN WAR EQUIPMENT MODEL 1885 IW038 $75.00 leather, brass buckles, six buckle type.

Saddlebags - 1885 - Black pigskin bags with solid bridge between bags, US IW046 $345.00 embossed, brass buckles & canvas liners. Y Strap Assembly 1885 - With bag IW050 $100.00 Shoemaker Bit - Stainless steel. stud safes and down straps attached. Burnished finish, not bright. US brass Stirrups - 1885- Bent oak. US IW036 $120.00 rosettes. 1st Model Bit. Rock Island embossed covers. 4 ½ ” wide. (pair) Arsenal Marked. IW048 $95.00 Reins - Buckle-on - Indian War period with extended riding on IW040 $60.00 end of reins.

Curb Strap - 1874 - For shoemaker IW037 $30.00 bit. With two brass buckles. Comely Side Lines - Hobbles. No. 1, Rosettes - Custer Bull’s Eye IW039 $17.50 2, or 3. State size. Link Strap-Snap hook, repro brass IW041 $35.00 IW051 $65.00 buckle.

Girth - 1885 - Black leather safes. IW057 $60.00 Link Strap - 1885 IW058 $35.00 Coat Straps - 1885 - Set of six. Brass IW032 $80.00 buckles. Black strap leather 5/8”. Canteen Strap & Hook - 1885 - For IW055 $35.00 Saddle Bags - 1874 - Made to 1874 mounted canteen. Ordinance Memorandum #18. Inside IW031 $290.00 horseshoe and brush pouch.

Indian War Blanket – Grey wool with Stirrup with Guidon Boot IW008 $50.00 US embossed cover. Guidon boot yellow stripe riveted to 4 ½ “ stirrup IW054 $70.00

1894-1896 Saddles Now Available on Request Godfrey Quarter Strap Assembly - Rifle Scabbard – 1894 to 1896 – 1894 – Iron ring with leather safe, IW062 $125.00 Black leather. Made for 45/70 and IW059 $135.00 adjustable rigging, brass saddle bag stud 30/40 Krag carbine.

MODEL 1904 REPRODUCTION SADDLE AND PARTS

1904 McClellan - New russet leather cover on a new 1904 style tree, quarter Scabbard fits :U.S. Mag. Rifle M 1903, horse bars, cavalry model, U.S. Mag Carbine M 1896, U.S. Mag carbine M 1899 US embossed covered Rifle Scabbard - Early model stirrups, brass hardware, with attaching straps. RUSSET WW1009 $135.00 new girth, 6 coat straps. Heavy leather as the originals. Adjustable qtr straps, Rifle Scabbard - Early model cincha leathers, and wool with attaching straps. BLACK WWI010 $135.00 lined ring safes. Heavy leather as the originals. Holster- Correctly reproduced for WWI028 $75.00 1917 Colt or S.W. Revolver. WWI001 $995.00 Patton Sabre Hanger - As seen in Steffen’s and Dorsey’s books of WWI029 $65.00 equipment. Spur Straps 1911 - Top and WWI030 $20.00 bottom straps. Russet.

Headstall - 1902 Model - Copied from an original. Original military WWI022 $70.00 buckle. Used for single . Headstall - 1909 Model - Copied Saddle Bags - 1904 - Pigskin from an original with Bradoon hangers bags, canvas liners, 2 piece leather installed on cheek pieces for snaffle WWI023 $95.00 WW1020 $345.00 bridge, welted seams, US embossed. bit. Use with pelham and snaffle bits Russet together. Saddle Bag Straps - 1904 - Joins WWI Bradoon Straps (Pair) - For snaffle $40.00 WWI024 $35.00 bags to girth rings. (Pair) attachment. 020B Reins - 7/8" - For pelham bit. With WWI026 $60.00 5/8” center buckle. Reins - 3/4" - For . Sewn in WWI027 $50.00 center with end buckles. Eagle Rosettes -Copper repros. (Pair). WWI025 $35.00 Girth - 1904 - Russet safes. WW1019 $65.00 Halter -Russet with brass hardware. WWI021 $75.00 Stirrup Leathers - Russet with WWI012 $75.00 Link Strap - 1904 WWI031 $35.00 WWI brass buckles. (Pair) Lariat Strap - 1904 - Russet. WWI032 $20.00 Stirrups - 4 ½ " - US embossed Surcingle - Blue wool body with russet WWI017 $85.00 WWI008 $70.00 russet hood. (Pair) tongue and chaffe. Fenders - 1904 - As found on WWI011 $60.00 Breast Strap - Non-military issue. artillery models. (Pair) With brass heart in center and military WW1018 $75.00 Coat Straps – Set of Six - WWI015 $85.00 WWI Original type buckles.

MODEL 1904 SADDLE PARTS Front Strap Assembly – Brass squares Rear Strap Assembly – Brass squares & which hold quarter strap assembly to saddle IW016 $20.00 saddle bag stud which hold quarter strap IW016B $27.50 with rivets assembly to saddle with rivets Quarter Straps – With brass buckles Quarter Strap Safes – With wool IW013 $40.00 IW014 $55.00 (each) backed rings and cincha leathers (each)

Need your 1904 brown army saddle re- 1928 McClellan – As per rigged for use or pleasure ridding? We original specifications, original specialize in putting them back to original tree used or new wide 1904 style. New leather covering, correct side specifications. I also have the original skirts, wool covered under bars on hardware and parts for 1904 trees. tree upon request. US embossed 4 ½ “ covered stirrups. English Restorations done for 1904 and 1928 rigged with 3 down billets per saddles side. Six coat straps, new brass hardware and reproduction girth.

New Leather Covering – Applied WWI007 $170.00 WWI034 $995.00 to your tree

New Skirts – Installed to your 1928 1928 Girth – Reproduction – With WWI033 $85.00 WWI040 $70.00 saddle during recover. D-ring woven in for saddle bag tie down

CIVIL WAR PERIOD ARTILLERY EQUIPMENT 1859 Wheel Horse Britching Harness and Driver Saddle Off Horse With Valise Saddle 1847 Model Valise (artillery type) - Tall type, with room for personal items. Bed ticking liner, chamber for clothing under top flap made correctly. Hand sewn of heavy leather.

CWA003 $290.00

Driver’s Girth CWA150 $45.00 1862 Grimsley Artillery Driver’s Saddle - The single Valise Saddle Girth CWA151 $40.00 skirted Grimsley artillery model. New, 12" rawhide covered tree. MEXICAN - CIVIL WAR PERIOD Brass molding, brass stirrups, padded stitched seat and girth. HAMES Handmade stirrup hangers riveted on tree, front and rear staples Hames - Reproduction - Complete hames with driven in. Only top grade heavy down leather, leather guards and collar strap. harness is used for skirts, straps, etc. Made for hard use, not just for Modern steel fabrication, not cast. Beautiful display. reproduction

CWA001 $995.00

1862 Valise Saddle (Non- rider type) - Rawhide covered wooden tree, brass molding, no stirrups. With belly band, collar strap, & girth straps. Girth same high quality as our driver’s saddle. Swing and Lead Hames – CWA004 $300.00 CWA002 $895.00 ( Per horse )

Saddle Shown with Wheel Horse Hames - With 3 link Optional valise (CWA003) toggle to fit through star washer on CWA005 $320.00 timber swing Sold Separately

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY EQUIPMENT Artillery Hitching Strap - With CWA016 $35.00 TRACES OR TUGS roller buckle. Artillery Headstall - Brass Made with the proper number of twists and open horseshoe buckles, heavy leather CWA011 $95.00 chain links from Harper’s Ferry blueprint. Three construction, leather washers behind rivets hold eye clips at end of each tug. USA rosettes. USA Intertwined Rosettes -Brass. CWA012 $15.00 (Pair) Wheel Horse Tugs - (pair) CWA006 $180.00 Artillery Reins - Driver’s set. 1” Swing and Lead Tugs - CWA013 $55.00 CWA007 $205.00 wide, sewn in middle. (pair) Off Horse Reins - Shorter set. 1” Swing and Lead Crupper CWA014 $45.00 CWA008 $170.00 wide, sewn in middle. and Tug Hanger Assembly Coupling Rein - Off horse rein Wheel Horse Britching made to attach to the upper rings of the With artillery bit. Joins the together CWA035 $55.00 Harness (1859) - CWA009 $320.00 crupper and tug straps. Two by tying the off horse to the hames of required per hitch. the near horse in the hitch. Front Breast to Britching Strap - Two required per CWA010 $130.00 hitch. Artillery Bit - Brass Sheathed - Hand assembled Limber Pole Pad - Copy of like my cavalry bits. Brass original obtained at sheathed by hand. USA Gettysburg museum auction. rosettes added. Installed Leather front pad molded and snaffle rings. Fixed lower leg stuffed with hair as original. with slots cut for reins. Custom port height and width Heavy riveted construction made around metal center sleeve with to your specifications. drop pin. CWA017 $195.00 CWA029 $170.00

Artillery Halter - Different from ARTILLERY OFFICER’S EQUIPMENT CWA015 $85.00 cavalry model, copied from original. Officer’s Model Headstall - Red leather panel sewn in brow band, brass CWA019 $105.00 horseshoe buckles. USA rosettes included. Officer’s Model Wool Valise - CWA020 $95.00 Driver’s Leg Guard - With Blue wool, trimmed in red. Officer’s Model Leather Valise - steel bar and all straps. A must CWA020b $125.00 for drivers! black leather, trimmed in red. Officer’s Model Breast Strap - Brass buckles, brass heart or crossed CWA018 $75.00 CWA021 $125.00 cannons on leather heart. Red panel in martingale bars. Officer’s Saddle Bags - 1859 style CWA031 $165.00 with red trim on flaps and red welting.

ENLISTED MAN’S ARTILLERY FIELD EQUIPMENT

Primer Pouch and Gunner’s Belt Gunner’s Haversack –Excellent – Hand-sewn box, black roller buckle CWA022 $90.00 repro. With inner flap pocket, CWA025 $105.00 on belt adjustable cross strap. Thumb Stall – White leather, Vent Cover – Leather pad with CWA026 $35.00 padded copper vent pin, Adjustable leather CWA027 $30.00 strap for breech Vent Prick Pouch CWA075 $25.00 Gunner’s Belt Only CWA024 $25.00 Primer Box Only CWA023 $65.00

GERMAN WWII CAVALRY EQUIPMENT

GERMAN HALTER GERMAN UBERWURF G0013 $80.00 G0040 $275.00

GERMAN BRIDLE G0010 $80.00 GERMAN SABRE GERMAN REINS G0012 $45.00 HANGER GERMAN LEAD G0014 $35.00 CS021 $45.00 GERMAN GIRTH G0020 $70.00 GERMAN STIRRUP LEATHERS G0021 $50.00

We do reconditioning and refurbishing for your German saddle. Equipment straps and front saddle bag straps are available – Call for quote.

WANTED ANY ORIGINAL MILITARY HORSE EQUIPMENT Send photo and accurate description of condition with price/offer. We buy, sell, and trade original equipment and parts. If you are restoring a saddle, call, we may have the part you need.

“The Dirty Dozen”

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT IN USING THE SABER IN RE-ENACTING

1. Hacking, or flailing without apparent concern for the proper execution of accepted moves. 2. The use of unnecessary force in performing a cut, or effecting a touch (“Cooke’s” and “Poinsett’s” both caution “that the men do not employ a degree of force in the sabre exercise, which not only is less necessary than skill and suppleness, but which is even prejudicial” ) 3. Allowing the point to drop below 45 degrees from vertical, or lower than the saber hand when the blade is carried horizontally ( as when positioned over the head in preparation to make a cut. ) NOTE: There is one exception to this rule: in a charge – point extended toward, but in front, at commanders order only. 4. Striking an opponent’s horse with any part of the saber. 5. “Pommeling” (striking an opponent with the pommel or basket of the saber). 6. Striking an opponent’s head, face, or legs with the saber. 7. Verbal abuse or threats of bodily harm. 8. Grabbing or holding any portion of your opponent’s body, uniform, accoutrements, or horse equipment. 9. Bringing any weapon other than a saber ( i.e. firearms, D guard Bowie knives, side knives, etc.) to bear upon a saber contestant in close quarters. 10. Continuation of the attack after an opponent has signaled conclusion of the bout verbally, such as “pass” or “break”. 11. Continuation of the attack after any participant in the immediate vicinity has been unhorsed 12. Sabers can and will cause the same wounds now, as they were intended to 130 years ago. Never draw a saber unless ordered to, and never engage in a dismounted scenario with a saber unless it is well scripted and approved prior to the engagement. NOTE: To reinforce number 10, it should be clearly understood that handguns are to remain holstered throughout the charge and melee. There is simply no excuse to be wielding a firearm at close quarters – it is an accident waiting to happen. * Submitted by Nick Nichols Civil War Cavalry Review and used with permission. C/O Hearland House.

Footnote: If you are new to re-enacting, and don’t feel comfortable with engagement or an activity; don’t be forced into it. Lay back and observe or enter into the fray and announce “new man” if anyone tries to engage you.

WANTED 1964-74 YEAR PERIOD… 12” Tall G.I. Joe Fighting Man Dolls, Equipment, Books, Vehicles, Planes, and Foot Lockers in any condition; parts or complete. DO’S AND DON’T THAT I HAVE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS

A quote I picked up from an old Amish book states: “Treat a horse with care and respect. It will reproduce itself, perform, and kill itself for you. Neglect and mistreat it, it will kill you.”

• Get to know your horse. It has a personality, moods, likes, and dislikes. Treat it with respect. “the only predictable thing about a horse is that it is unpredictable.” • NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, tie a horse by the reins. You are asking for broken equipment, or a cut tongue or mouth. Use your lead strap attached to your halter. • Link Strap – Link only to the horse’s halter next to you – attach your link to the bottom ring of your halter. Army horses were trained for years together, so that they could be linked bit to bit. Your horse and mine HAVE NOT had that training. I have seen horse’s tongues almost cut off by bit to bit linking. • Check to make sure that the saddle fits the horse’s back before using it. Horses are bred differently than they were 50 to 100 years ago; THEREFORE, many old trees will not fit properly. • A quarter horse needs at least a 5 ¼ “ space between the inside of the bit cheeks. An original Civil War bit only measures 4 15/16 “ as a rule. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BIT HAS ENOUGH CLEARANCE for the comfort of your mount. Would you wear a boot 2 sizes too small and like it? • Make sure The bit is properly seated in the horse’s mouth. A bit not seated deep enough will cause a horse to act up. • Make sure two fingers can be passed between the curb chain and the jaw of the animal. • If your horse throws it’s head, use a martingale or hold down. Save your teeth a lot of pain- split lips, face, etc. Believe me, I’ve been there. • USE A SURCINGLE. For safety’s sake, military saddles require the use of a surcingle. These were issued even up to 1943. A surcingle could save your life. • Apply a light coat of oil where leather is in contact with metal where leather goes in to bit slats – stirrup leathers contact hanger in tree.

ADVICE ON WEAPONS NEVER CARRY A PISTOL IN YOUR BOOT! YOU CAN LOSE EITHER A GUN OR A FOOT REALLY FAST! • Please try dry instant Cream of Wheat over the top of black powder in revolvers. When packed down tight, you don’t need grease, etc. You get more boom for your penny. Wonder Wads, grease balls, toilet tissue, etc. will stick to clothes, skin, etc. Try it; you will like it. • Carbines – No taped, stapled, or glued ends on cartridges, PLEASE. • Never fire directly at a man’s face, body, or horse. Burning powder will carry at least 20 feet and it will imbed into the skin. • You may want to remove your wooden block from your carbine box – I have seen many a sore back caused by them being in your box when you hit the ground. • Sabers are to be dulled. The first rule of a saber is: SAFETY FIRST. Points up at all times. • Don’t bring a gun to a knife fight, or a knife to a gun fight; match your opponent’s weapon. • A can of powder, a flask, or a powder horn on your person, or in your saddle bags is a hand grenade waiting for a spark of a chance to explode. • Wear a glove or gauntlet in a saber melee – no matter how hot it is outside. Stitches hurt. • I suggest that boot knives or large belt knives not be carried. One, it is dangerous; and two, I have never had to cut myself out of a horse wreck yet. • Do not attach a saber to the saddle. I have seen them entangled many times in the tack of the horse next to it. I have also seen them hung and bent to a 90 degree angle and destroyed. LEATHER THEN AND NOW HARNESS-LEATHER CURRYING

The terminology used today for harness, “After tanning, the sides of harness-leather bridle, collar, etc. is not the same as the 1861 manual. are half dried to enable them to be worked easily, they Today’s terms refer to totally different finishing are skinned and afterward milled in an aqueous methods and even tanning. The 1861 terms were solution of sumac for about twenty minutes. One used to indicate thickness of leather and the further pound of sumac to each side of leather is used in the currying of leather. I thought that this might be of solution. The sides are then scoured, slicked, and some interest. I have been asked many times over stoned on the grain side, and scoured, and slicked on the years about leather and I thought I would finally the flesh side to remove superfluous moisture, print something. glutinous substances, and to stretch them. After these operations have been performed, the leather is half Leather during the Civil War took 12 to 18 dried, stretched, and set by the vigorous use of the months to tan and finish. It now takes 12 to 18 weeks slicker upon the scouring table, with the grain side to produce a side of finished leather. Vegetable down. It is now stuffed with a mixture of neat’s foot oil tanned and oak “bark” tanned are not the same. and tallow (proportions 1/3 tallow & 2/3 neat’s foot oil) During the Civil War, before and after, the tanning applied with a stiff hair brush to the flesh side and solutions were mostly bark, principally from the yellow hung up for a week to dry. oak ( also known as the chestnut oak ). The tanning Staining – They are taken down and stained on the industry in the 1800’s almost totally eradicated these grain side with a solution of lopwood and sal soda oaks in the United States. We now use powdered (proportions for 100 sides: 15 pounds lopwood, 10 bark and plant fibers from South America with a liberal pounds sal soda, and water), applied with a hair dose of chemicals. The length of time the hide brush. remained on the animal factored into the strength of Blacking – They are also blacked on the grain side the hide. When we make products to the thickness of with a decoction of iron-rust and vinegar, put on with a Civil War originals, we cannot expect the leather to hair brush, after which they are rubbed with a hard perform as it did 150 years ago. tallow to give a polished appearance when finished. The currier then sets the sides on the table with the We are all familiar with the ordinance manual stock-stone removes the moisture and tallow with a which says: “Leather is generally divided into two steel slicker and glasses them over with a pate-glass kinds: 1st that which is tanned and is afterwards slicker to smooth them and to produce a fine grain. curried. The former includes all made from the They are next treated with a coat of hot stuffing ( 1/3 heavier skins of larger animals, as buffaloes, oxen, neat’s foot oil, 2/3 tallow ) applied with a swab made of and cows, into thick strong sole leather; and the latter, lamp-wick. The leather is now ready to be hung up in that made from the thinner skins of horses, cows, the drying room where it will remain for thirty-six hours, calves, sheep, etc., into harness, bridle, upper, bag or when it is taken down, slicker-whitened on flesh side, pouch leather. The first being the thickest. There are trimmed, the grease slicked off the grain side, then other kinds besides these, designated from the mode rubbed with a dry brush to improve the grain and of preparation …”* finally the grain side is given a smooth finish by polishing it off with a woolen cloth.” * From The Production of U.S. Army Leather, U.S. Army Ordinance Department. Report of the Chief of LIGHT-LEATHER CURRYING Ordinance. a. Bridle-leather – This is split to required thickness in the splitting machine and then curried and finished in the same manner as harness-leather. b. Collar-leather – This variety of leather is split, and undergoes the same operations as harness- leather, except that it is stuffed with rosin oil and is not so carefully finished.”

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