Help: Mesinger saddle identification

[J-wagon]

Hi saddle experts, I think this mesinger is a prewar 1940ish B1? Not sure. Measures 11.5" X 10" wide. The only visible stamp is Mesinger Made in USA on underside of pan. The pad appears to be rubber. Has a missing crash tab. No stamps on mounting hardware. My plan is to sell it but I don't want to misrepresent the item plus I have no idea of fair value .

BTW, if you are interested, feel free to pm.

 

[ADReese]

Cool saddle! I believe with that style of clamp it is a postwar saddle. Most likely '48 or newer.

 

[J-wagon]

Ok. So possibly in 1940s era. Just saw a very similar looking saddle here: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/mesinger-prewar-mens-sliding-rail-saddle.198265/

Except mine has Mesinger Made in USA stamped on pan. Just curious if this differentiates pre and post war.

 

[ADReese]

See how your clamp has the bolt going through the rails. That is a postwar style modern clamp. The other one has the bolt bolt below the rails allowing the clamp to slide on the rails. These are referred to as sliding rail seats. They are prewar and early postwar. The sliding rail is typically more valuable. Hope this helps

 

[rustjunkie]

the 1948 schwinn catalog shows sliding clamps, 1950 shows this type with the bolt thru the rails.

 

[J-wagon]

See how your clamp has the bolt going through the rails. That is a postwar style modern clamp. The other one has the bolt bolt below the rails allowing the clamp to slide on the rails. These are referred to as sliding rail seats.

Now I see! Thx!

 

[J-wagon]

Note : saddle sold