Featured in this lot is this M1874 McClellan U.S. Cavalry saddle circa 19th century. The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and wooden construction that shows the iconic U.S. Cavalry saddle construction that shows looks and rings for attaching gear that shows stainless steel stirrups and breast collar attached with a cinch underneath. The saddle is marked as follows: 11 inch seat. The McClellan saddle was a riding saddle designed by George B. McClellan, after his tour of Europe as the member of a military commission charged with studying the latest developments in engineer and cavalry forces including field equipment. Based on his observations, McClellan proposed a design that was adopted by the Army in 1859. The McClellan saddle was a success and continued in use in various forms until the US Army's last horse cavalry and horse artillery was dismounted late in World War II. Today, the McClellan saddle is used by ceremonial mounted units in the US Army. The condition of this U.S. Cavalry saddle is well preserved that shows some wear to the seams and to other parts of the saddle with a discoloration to the leather. The overall measurements of this saddle is 30" x 13" x 19 1/2". The collective weight of this saddle is 14lb 8oz.