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Many thanks Tom & Todd- your info has answered all my questions, the restoration photos are great, too!
I very much appreciate the responses & knowledge-sharing.
Cheers- Anne

The stamp on the metal part is a 1 (Yay!) but I can't see any other numbers on it- there are initials, insignias & the number '42' stamped to both stirrup straps, though. I was told not to use the stirrups & straps as they are rare & hard to find (I was in fact told not to use this saddle at all ...

Hi Tom- Thanks so much for the quick reply & being willing to share your knowledge! I'm still a little confused- the #1 & the #4 are stamped on the same piece of leather on the cantle, so I'm guessing there was no switching involved & the 4 is the makers # & the 1 is the size (I hope!- I bought it ...

Hello, I am new to this group & have what appears to be a model 25 saddle, I had a few questions I was hoping someone here might have the answers to: First, the stamps embossed into the rear seat- there are 2 #1's on each side of the top portion, but there are also the initials 'bmd' with a large #4 ...