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MODELS 1885 AND 1904 McCLELLAN SADDLE LARIAT LOOPS:
This single leather strap with a snap hook on one end
and a standing leather loop on the other was issued
during the Indian War – Spanish American War period for
attaching the coiled lariat to the saddle equipment
rings. While the later russet leather Model 1904 Lariat Straps
are seen occasionally, the earlier Model 1885 Straps
were used up through the years of service and seldom
appear on the market today.
I have the following Lariat Loops available, each listed
below with the description and accompanying photographs.
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NO. 1
MODEL 1885 LARIAT LOOP:
This strap shows evidence of issue, bearing unit applied
inventory numbers. The leather still retains a
nice smooth surface, and it is a strong,
pliable specimen. The snap
hook is complete and is fully functional.
This is a very nice specimen to add to your late Indian
War or Spanish American War saddle display.
(0137) $100
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NO. 2
MODEL 1904 LARIAT LOOP:
This strap shows evidence of issue, bearing unit applied
inventory numbers, "11 K 22", indicating it was issued
in the
11TH
Cavalry Regiment,
Troop K, to soldier number 22. The strap is
arsenal marked, "R.I.A. 1904" with the inspector's
initials. The leather still retains a
nice smooth surface, and it is a strong,
pliable specimen. The snap
hook is complete and is fully functional.
This is a very nice specimen to add to your Model 1904
McClellan Saddle display.
(0174) $100
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NO. 3
MODEL 1885 LARIAT LOOP:
This strap shows evidence of issue, bearing unit applied
inventory numbers. The leather is a little stiff and
could use some conditioning, but it is overall still
pliable. The surface has some crazing, but still
retains a decent surface. The snap hook is complete and
is fully functional.
This is a very nice
specimen to add to your late Indian War or Spanish
American War saddle display. (0429) $75
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NO. 4 MODEL 1885 LARIAT LOOP:
This strap shows evidence of issue, bearing unit applied
inventory numbers. The leather is overall pliable. The
surface is crazed, but the leather is still strong with
no weak points. The snap hook is complete and is fully
functional. This is
a very nice specimen to add to your late Indian War or
Spanish American War saddle display.
(0173) $65
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