Originally Posted by ThermionicScott

Hooray, I finally got a good saddle for my Armstrong! Nothing was technically wrong with the Wrights mattress saddle, but it never agreed with my butt.

(As usual, sorry for the crappy pics.)

Shortly after taking these pics, I pulled it back off and gave it a coat of Proofhide, top and bottom. The saddle must have been thirsty, because it went from that "greasy" look to the "waxy" look in no time! (The lighter spots also darkened up nicely.)

I know the thing is old, but I can't find a date code anywhere on the leather or frame. Hmm...

- Scott