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1. Bobs Saddle Serial Number Lookup
2. Courts Saddle Serial Number Lookup

I've searched some older threads and have seen that some of the 5 digit serial numbers that start with 4's are from the 1960s and those with 7's are from. Stubben with the serial number and they told me their computerized records didn't go back that far, so they couldn't tell me the exact age of my saddle. Jan 17, 2011. I didn't actually need a new saddle, but I just purchased an absolutely beautiful Stubben Edelweiss and I would like to know as much about it as possible! How much information can I find out through the serial number and how do I go about looking it up? The number on the flap reads.

Circle Y began making saddles in 1960 and there have been many configurations of serial numbers. To help you decipher your number, we have attempted to provide some guidance here. Please remember the saddle could be a discontinued style, and no information for tree sizing, pricing, and category of the saddle will be found. In the past, Circle Y had multiple building locations in small towns around Yoakum. As a result, some saddles may say Sweet Home, Shiner, Cow Country, or Rebel but are all genuine Circle Y brand.

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The Serial Number Search is for saddles 2006 and newer. If unsure of your saddle’s manufacture date please see the explanations below the search to determine age.
Format: There should be two lines of numbers on your serial plate. The top line is the Model Number. The bottom line is the Serial Number and will begin with the year of production.

Model # 1234-5678-90
Serial # 20061234 (This is the number to type in the search below.)

If the search box does not work please scroll down, your saddle was most likely made before 2006.

If the search box above does not work, please scroll down to read the number manually by model year.

If you would like additional information we do offer an archive search, we’ll provide you a certificate via email and a hardcopy mailed to you, which includes all of the information that we find on the saddle, including the original catalog image and price, along with sizing information and suggested values based on the condition. If our experts are not able to find your saddle in our archive you will not be charged. Here is a link if you would like the Authentication Certificate: https://circley.com/shop/serial-number/authentication-certificate/

May 2006 to present
Model Number Layout: 1234-5678-90 Example: 1554-1501-04
(1234) Model Number
(5)Seat Color/Material: 1- Black/Brown Grainout, 2- Black suede(Daisy Embossed), 4- Rust suede, 5- Toast suede, 6- Sand suede(Daisy Embossed), 7- Chocolate Suede(Daisy Embossed), 8- Apache Bay, 9- Hardseat, 0- Other/Special, A- Amethyst, B- Blue, L- Lime Green, P- Pink(Faux Gator), T- Turquoise(Faux Gator), V- Violet/Faux Gator, F- Caramel, Faux Gator, C-Chocolate Faux Gator(Elephant), M=Mint Faux Gator
(67)Seat Size: 00=10″, 20=12″, 30=13″, 35= 13.5″, 40= 14″, 45= 14.5″, 50=15″, 55=15.5″, 60=16″, 65=16.5″, 70=17″, 75=17.5″, 80=18″
(8)Saddle Color : 0- Dark Oil Antique, 1- Walnut, 4- Regular Oil, 5- Mahogany/Heavy Oil, 6- Antique, 7- Ultra Lite, 8- Pecan, 9- Lite Oil, 18- Black, C-Chocolate, V-Vintage
(90)Tree Size: 04-Regular Tree (SQHB), 05=Wide Tree (FQHB), 06=Extra Wide (Draft/Foundation) Saddle Fit Explanations

*Some model numbers will begin with “SP” or “9212” in front of the model number and will have an additional digit at the end. These numbers do not always work with the serial number search due to their formatting, to read them remove the prefix and read using the instructions above. (SP-1651-1601-05-2 would be read as 1651-1601-05)

1990-2006
Model Number Layout: 1234-5678-90AB-CD Example 2131-1601-0298-03 (Dashes may not be present in stamping. We recommend writing down the number with dashes to help with deciphering)
(1234) Model Number
(5) Tree size: 1= Regular Tree (SQHB), 5 = Wide (FQHB)
(67) Seat size: 00=10″, 20=12″, 30=13″, 35= 13.5″, 40= 14″, 45= 14.5″, 50=15″, 55=15.5″, 60=16″, 65=16.5″, 70=17″, 75=17.5″, 80=18″
(8) Saddle color: 0- Dark Oil Antique, 1- Walnut, 4- Regular Oil, 5- Mahogany/Heavy Oil, 6- Antique, 7- Ultra Lite, 8- Pecan, 9- Lite Oil, 18- Black
(90) Month of Manufacturing
(AB) Year of Manufacturing
(CD) Unique Number/Manufacturing Number (not all saddles received this number)

1970s & 1980s
These numbers vary greatly, for more information, an archive search will need to be performed. You can request that with our Authentication Certificate.
Model Number Layout: 1234-4567
(123) Model Number
(4)Seat Size: 5=15″, 6=16″, 7=17″
(567)Manufacturing Number (Sometimes the year of manufacturing is here)

Bobs Saddle Serial Number Lookup

Courts Saddle Serial Number Lookup

1960 Models
Will have a one or two-digit model number. For more information, an archive search will need to be performed. You can request that with our Authentication Certificate.