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Well I just got back from showing a wood worker freind of mine some of the old bars I got. One pair I have was band sawed from a solid block of wood. He said it was a quicker method of doing things but not stronger.

Multiples.
but im wondering what all it means or if anyone would know were I can look them up

I was told the bars were steamed and shaped.

Thanks Larry fir the info. That one is going into the collection and I will restore it. Ive restored quite a few ups in the past but never had on like this.
Thanks for the help and the info!

Is this the proper stirrup idea for the driver saddle?

Hi again!!!!
Qurious about the fender markings....I get what RFA,RSAD,MGC and CMR means...its the numbers. Is there a resource out there that cantell me what they mean?
And the Lord Strathcona Horse....what markings did they have?
Thanks!!!!

Hi again. Sorry about the pictures...I was just happy to post them! On the right fender it has; Blake&sons west Broomstick(?) 1902 And....... a brodarrow and 64 Left fender 14 Rfa D5 And after looking at the pictures you have up I would say that it is a driver's saddle. No spoon and the markings...

Markings.....

Here are some more veiws....

Got this in a lot of ups I bought. The way the bars were and hardware I thought it was a 1890....but its not. Any ideas?