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Antique Saddle made by Hollywood Cowboy Legend

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11 years ago
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Description

This saddle was made by Hollywood Cowboy Star Bob Baker.Many movies were made with Gene Autry,Roy Rogers.Its is over 85 years old.I have attached pictures of some of his movies.I am not sure if the RR in the saddle is Roy Rogers initals.Just would like some of you historians to give me a value if possible.Thanks

Category Other
Medium Leather
Distinguishing marks Stamped "Leland T Weed"as the maker
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 15 inch seat
Date Period Early 1900's
Weight 80 lbs estimate
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Submitted by Phoenixguy1954

Roy's R-R is Dubble R-Bar ranch.. always on top to bottom with bottom Bar.. 

Red Ranger R's are Back to Back Rs.....no bar..

 Baker went back home to Arizona and worked for a while as a policeman.  He was quite a handyman, particularly adept in leather work, and owned a saddle shop where he made saddles and various leather items. 

If he made this for someone their name might be branded under some part. other then that It's just a Baker Saddle....Fancyer ones can fetch $400.00... Most are what atpicking stated..

 Red Ranger was the name of a smaller
saddle maker in Chattanooga, in the mid to late 1950s, owned by the same
family who owned then Chattanooga Saddlery, (which was renamed "Big Horn".
As I recall, the company was enjoined from using the name Red Ranger, by the
makers of the BB Gun, Red Rider" The Daisy Air rifle Company in Arkansas.
They changed the name to " Double R Saddlery". As I recall, they ceased
operation sometime is the 1960's. or perhaps the 70's. Hope this helps. The
original owner was a fellow named Red Hundley, who had married into the
family who started Big Horn. Hundley passed away in the early 2000's

Good Luck

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