What a nice piece of history! This saddle shows original, roller boarder stamping on major parts. The saddle seat measurements are 16" seat / Fenders 17” long and wooden Western doghouse stirrups 5" wide x 5" high. This saddle is ready to ride, but could use new fleece or good pad I will include. The beautiful condition of this saddle does not show its true age. Has marks some wear from daily use. A classic Old West and Military Saddle that would add an air of authenticity to any western decor. The leather tie strings all good straps too. The tree is solid and true. You can count on this saddle to provide another century of service. Most of these were produced by Kansas City Saddlery back in the day. To have a saddle like this made new today would cost you $3000.00 plus. These 1917 model US Army "Packer's Saddles” are hard-to-find, in good using condition and features double rigging and the standard horseshoe nail pouch behind the cantle. All original. This saddle was used by packers who used mules to haul equipment for US troops into rough or remote locations like Gen. " Black Jack " Pershing's Pancho Villa Expedition into the mountains of Mexico. These saddles were made from 1917-1942 and saw service during WWII in as far away war zones as Burma. This is an early saddle as the later ones had rounded corners on the skirts. The leather is in good shape will clean up good with saddle dressing. Hate to sell it. See my other items for sale. I have original 1917 saddle bags, U.S. Bit. Saddle bags not included see other ad.