CesarD Posted April 29, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2012 I'm almost finished with my scale WW1 1904 saddle and I'm looking for a clear illustration or photo showing what exactly was mounted to the pommel and cantle. I'm aware of the shelter half and blanket but not sure how they were used for holding equipment whether on top or inside. Also did they use the 1912 picket pin? I want to achieve the look in the field. Anybody out there can help Please. Thanks. Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CesarD Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted May 8, 2012 This is my representation of a later pattern M1904 McClellan saddle used by the Americans after arriving in France in 1918. After their arrival, many of the cavalry regiments were rendered useless due to the machine guns and trench warfare. Many of them eventually were converted to trench mortar and artillery batteries. I believe the 2nd Cavalry was the only regiment that remained mounted, saw most of the action and fought successfully. The items shown are the 1903 Springfield rifle and scabbard, 1914 Patton saber and scabbard. M1909 bridle, M1904 feedbag, picket pin and lariat and 1917 mounted canteen. Thanks for looking. Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 10, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 10, 2012 This is my representation of a later pattern M1904 McClellan saddle used by the Americans after arriving in France in 1918. After their arrival, many of the cavalry regiments were rendered useless due to the machine guns and trench warfare. Many of them eventually were converted to trench mortar and artillery batteries. I believe the 2nd Cavalry was the only regiment that remained mounted, saw most of the action and fought successfully. The items shown are the 1903 Springfield rifle and scabbard, 1914 Patton saber and scabbard. M1909 bridle, M1904 feedbag, picket pin and lariat and 1917 mounted canteen. Thanks for looking. Cesar Cesar: It looks good. I would like to offer the following suggestions: The rifle and scabbard should be under the stirrup strap and the feed bag should be slipped over the right end of the cantle roll. You have done a good job. Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CesarD Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2012 Cesar: It looks good. I would like to offer the following suggestions: The rifle and scabbard should be under the stirrup strap and the feed bag should be slipped over the right end of the cantle roll. You have done a good job. Retired Thanks For the tips will remember next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted May 13, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2012 Don't know about anyone else, but this darn thing is nothing less than humbling to behold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2/14 Marine Posted May 20, 2012 Share #6 Posted May 20, 2012 That's amazing detail. I wish I had the patients. Don't know about anyone else, but this darn thing is nothing less than humbling to behold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted May 22, 2012 Share #7 Posted May 22, 2012 Definitely qualifies as a work of art........a great example......and an exercise in patience and attention to detail. Bravo! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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