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  1. Sep 13, 2008, 07:45 PM
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    CW Stirrup?

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    I dug up this stirrup in North Louisiana and was wondering if it is from the civil war
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  2. Sep 13, 2008, 08:04 PM #2
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    I don't know but it sure is cool!
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  3. Sep 13, 2008, 08:23 PM
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    Re: CW Stirrup?

    Sorry i posted the same pic. twice
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  4. Sep 14, 2008, 08:40 AM #4
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    Can you tell if it has been welded together or blacksmithed together, looks older than modern date.
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  5. Sep 14, 2008, 11:52 AM
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    Re: CW Stirrup?

    It is made of brass and no repairs have been made to it. I see where a punch was used to make grips
    and appears to have been done by hand.
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  6. Oct 01, 2008, 11:06 AM #6
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    Looks like its from a 1847 Grimsley Saddle or a 1847 Grimsley Dragoon Saddle
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  7. Oct 01, 2008, 11:10 AM #7
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    Re: CW Stirrup?

    Can you see "filing marks" on it where excess brass was filed away after it was cast?

    Is it marked in any way?


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  8. Oct 01, 2008, 06:44 PM
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    Re: CW Stirrup?

    I am working over in Africa right, when I get home in 3 weeks I will take a look.
    I cant remember if there are any file markings or not.
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  9. Oct 02, 2008, 11:44 PM #9
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    What in the world are you doing in Africa?

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  10. Oct 03, 2008, 04:47 AM
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    Re: CW Stirrup?

    Drilling for oil
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