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SCARCE & INTERESTING ANTIQUE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
SCARCE & INTERESTING ANTIQUE

STIPEK WESTERN SADDLE. High quality handmade saddle by J.J. Stipek of Glendive, MT. Mr. Stipek came to Glendive in 1897 & established a reputation for the best handmade saddles to be had in that area. Mr. Stipek was a public spirited man who promoted Eastern Montana & was the founder in 1910 of the new town of Stipek. Saddle is marked on back of cantle "F.J. STIPEK WIBAUX MONT." Saddle has wooden stirrups reinforced by sheet metal & leather footpads. CONDITION: saddle is in well used "as found" condition w/ wear, detached straps, curling & buckling of leather parts. Cinch strap is detached. Notable tear in right fender. (02-15833/RW). $300-400.