Edwardian Era, Westley Richards Quality Cavalry Carbine Leather Saddle ‘Bucket’. Sn - 19822 Edwardian Era, Westley Richards Quality Cavalry Carbine Leather Saddle ‘Bucket’. Sn - 19822 Miscellaneous

This is a Westley Richards quality leather saddle bucket made for holding a cavalry carbine attached to the saddle of mounted infantry. The bucket is made of high quality tan leather and the back is stamped WESTLEY RICHARDS 24 BENNET STREET BIRMINGHAM, GUNMAKERS TO HIS MAJESTIES. The bucket measures 33 ½ inches in length with an opening of 5 inches by 2 inches. From the size of the bucket, it was probably made for an officer as a private purchase, probably for a Martini Henry or Lee Metford/Enfield cavalry carbine. There is little wear to the inside so it is not possible to positively identify which carbine the bucket held. The bucket has reinforced edges to the mouth and the leatherwork to attach it to the saddle. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19822