Originally Posted by
ShannonM
I thought it'd been a lot longer than 12, or even 22, years since Brooks made a "just a Professional, not a Team Pro" saddle with small rivets, no carving or skiving, and a chromed steel frame?
If that's true, then the age and condition would be a much better match, and indicative more of neglect than abuse. Which is being borne out by the saddle's response to my mono-buttocked resuscitation efforts. About which a post will be forthcoming soon.
--Shannon
I hadn't really noticed the small rivets until you mentioned it, and that does surprise me. ..not that I keep track of what flavors Brooks is selling lately, though.
My own mid 70's Brooks Pro with small rivets looks like this...
One distinctive feature is how they marked the date code back then. It was stamped into the cantle plate. In this case, "B73".
One thing about your poor crusty Brooks that caught my eye is the condition of the rivets. At a glance, it looks like they are rusty. Is that true?
My B.17's have copper plated steel rivets. I'm wondering whether your saddle has these too. That would be an unusual detail
Steve in Peoria