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The M1833 Dragoon stirrup was long-lived, with many variants. It served as the issue stirrup on Ringolds, and Grimsleys
(including Dragoon and Artillery patterns).
The Dragoon Stirrup was manufactured at various times by diverse manufacturers, both as an issue and a private purchase
item. It is commonly found on officers's private purchase saddles, both Grimsley's and McClellans. The M1833 is also found
on saddles of Confederate origin.
| Artillery Varient - M1833 Stirrups |
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M1833 Stirrups are found both with solid and slotted treads. Pre-ACW stirrups lack a "US" and makers name. Dragoon
stirrup loops measure 1.35" wide, while Artillery variants are 1.5" wide.
| Slotted Tread Dragoon Stirrup (reproduction) |
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Dorsey and McPheeters have written in the American Military Saddle "that there was a considerable varietyin the dimensions,
weight, shape, and tread style" (p. 265).
They believe that the M1833 stirrup became heavier over time, and that the bows evolved from round to oval in cross-section.
| Artillery Varient - M1833 Dragoon stiruup |
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All M1833 stirrups have a shared feature of an offset stirrup bar, this allowed the stirrup to sit at an angle, making
it easier to maintain the proper heel-down riding posture. The rarest varient of M1833 is a brass-faced iron version. It is
seldom encountered; it follows that it was not issued in large numbers.
Link to photo of possible Brass-Clad Iron M1833.
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