S.C. Gallup Shotgun Chaps

Vintage Western Leather Shotgun chaps that feature a manufacturer mark on the belt, "S.C. GALLUP SADLCO. PUEBLO." Chaps feature two buck stitchedfront pouches and leather fringe. Leather is still soft and pliable. Chap leg length from belt to ankle approx. 34 inches, waistband approx. 30 inches to 35 inches. Basketweave belt. Chaps are in good condition. The chaps are made by Samuel Caldwell (SC) Gallup, younger brother to Francis Gallup of Gallatin & Gallup Saddlery Denver. Samuel opened his saddlery in Pueblo, Co in 1869 with R.T. Frazier joining the firm in 1880. R.T. Frazier alter formed a partnership with Gallup that lasted from 1892-1898. S.C. Gallup is considered the originator of the Pueblo Style saddle and one of the finest Colorado saddle makers known. Samuel Gallup died in 1904. These are an exceedingly rare set of chaps show well preserved good condition for their age.