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
Re: Antique Saddle made by Hollywood Cowboy Legend
That is a 15" Red Ranger saddle. Not Roy Rogers. But its history and its brand name leave you at $100-$175.
I AM NOT AN EXPERT. I DO KNOW THIS WELL THOUGH.
Re: Antique Saddle made by Hollywood Cowboy Legend
Thanks But it's not a Red Ranger it's Maker is Leland T Weed which is Bob Baker Hollywood Cowboy The RR is not Stamped by factory.Its just someones Initials,I have horses and ride daily.Was just trying to get a Historian opinion.Thanks very much
Re: Antique Saddle made by Hollywood Cowboy Legend
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