John McCabe
McCabe Silversmiths
Saddlery-Saddle Maker
Est. 1923
Hollywood, CA: Established in Southern California in 1923 reaching its apex during the Hollywood Cowboy era of the 1930s and 1940s when it shared the spotlight with its more well known competitors. Charley Martinez, a nephew of John McCabe, was its most prominent owner, expanding the silver line to include bolos, tie slides, saddle trimmings and conchos in addition to their popular ranger and trophy buckle line. McCabe mounted only a few saddles but the ones they did were spectacular especially the intricate and frequently photographed “Ms Muzic” saddle that ultimately became Roy Rogers’ calling card. Many of McCabe’s designs from 1938-1948 came from the popular and talented Bob Brown. When Martinez died in the late 1940s his widow sold the company and dies to Bob Stanton of Sunset Trails who continues in operation today.
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