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No. 1 Saddlebag Briefcase – Vintage Brown

Stand out from the crowd with this handcrafted American Steerhide bag.

  • Full-grain American Steerhide
  • Inside dimensions: 12″ (H) x 15″ (W) x 4″ (D)
  • Adjustable shoulder strap: 34 ½” – 42 ½”
  • Interior and exterior pockets for easy organization
  • Solid brass hardware
  • May be personalized

$738.00

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No. 1 Saddlebag Briefcase

“I designed the Leather Saddlebag Briefcase in tribute to American History, the U. S. Cavalry and the Old West! Its design, reminiscent of the saddlebags carried by the U. S. Cavalry from the 1850’s, is contemporary enough for today’s busy executive who likes something different.”

– Colonel Littleton

Organization and Functionality 

Front straps with workable buckles also have snap closures behind the buckles for quick access. Inside front and back canvas dividers with pockets for pen, business cards, cell phone, etc. Roomy enough for a laptop computer. Outside back pocket. Adjustable shoulder strap with pad. Brass D-ring provides a good place for attaching one of our brass luggage tags. Has a serial-numbered brass plate on the back and may be personalized with three initials on the brass oval plate under the front flap.

We think of the No. 1 Saddlebag Briefcase as the quintessential Col. Littleton bag. It is the first all-leather bag that Colonel designed for the line and the one he has carried virtually every day since 06/25/2001 when his is dated. There’s no way he would part with it due to the rich patina it has developed over the years.

  • Overall dimensions: 16″ overall height, including handle.
  • Inside dimensions are 12″ (H) x 15″ (W) x 4″ (D).
  • Shoulder Strap Length: 34 ½”-42 ½”
  • Bag Weight: 3.3lbs.
  • Sized to fit many laptops as well as your iPad® in its protective case. (Please measure your laptop and compare dimensions to ensure a proper fit.)
  • Vintage Brown polished leather with solid brass hardware.
  • Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas drawstring bag with the Col. Littleton Cameo Logo.
  • Handmade in the Col. Littleton Workshop in Lynnville, TN USA.

iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

Also available in American Buffalo, American Alligator with American Buffalo and American Alligator.

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*Orders received by 1PM CST will ship the same Business Day. This includes orders requesting personalized engraving or embossing. (“Business days” means Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.)

All orders of $1,000 or more will be shipped Signature Required.

We will email your tracking number when your package leaves our facility. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your order at customerservice@colonellittleton.com

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59 reviews for No. 1 Saddlebag Briefcase – Vintage Brown

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Derek Jeanes

I have been a huge fan of Colonel Littleton products for years and have been looking at the saddlebag briefcase for a LONG time - I finally pulled the trigger and purchased it a couple days ago, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! Everything from the ease of navigating the website for the purchase, the follow up with the customer representative (Tina H), the quick shipping (even the free shipping was received in less than 2 days), the boxing of the bag, and finally the quality of the product itself have been impeccable! I purchased this bag to replace my 'backpack' that I have used for years, and as an heirloom item to be passed down to my son. I highly recommend this bag for anyone looking for a great addition to their daily carry of business and personal items - I'm a huge fan and will definitely be back for future purchases!

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Derek Jeanes

I have been a huge fan of Colonel Littleton products for years and have been looking at the saddlebag briefcase for a LONG time - I finally pulled the trigger and purchased it a couple days ago, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! Everything from the ease of navigating the website for the purchase, the follow up with the customer representative (Tina H), the quick shipping (even the free shipping was received in less than 2 days), the boxing of the bag, and finally the quality of the product itself have been impeccable! I purchased this bag to replace my 'backpack' that I have used for years, and as an heirloom item to be passed down to my son. I highly recommend this bag for anyone looking for a great addition to their daily carry of business and personal items - I'm a huge fan and will definitely be back for future purchases!

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Derek Jeanes

I have been a huge fan of Colonel Littleton products for years and have been looking at the saddlebag briefcase for a LONG time - I finally pulled the trigger and purchased it a couple days ago, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! Everything from the ease of navigating the website for the purchase, the follow up with the customer representative (Tina H), the quick shipping (even the free shipping was received in less than 2 days), the boxing of the bag, and finally the quality of the product itself have been impeccable! I purchased this bag to replace my 'backpack' that I have used for years, and as an heirloom item to be passed down to my son. I highly recommend this bag for anyone looking for a great addition to their daily carry of business and personal items - I'm a huge fan and will definitely be back for future purchases!

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  1. I purchased this item about a year ago an I love it! The older the briefcase gets the better it looks. The bag easily fits under a seat, when flying. This company is great to work with, easy and honest. I just ordered a document messenger bag as well. I have had it for about two weeks and love it. Both items are made of high quality leather.

    • We’re happy to hear that your Saddlebag Briefcase has served you well for one year and counting! Thank you for the update and continued support, Tim! We’re grateful to have you in the Col. Littleton community.

  2. I have been a huge fan of Colonel Littleton products for years and have been looking at the saddlebag briefcase for a LONG time – I finally pulled the trigger and purchased it a couple days ago, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience!
    Everything from the ease of navigating the website for the purchase, the follow up with the customer representative (Tina H), the quick shipping (even the free shipping was received in less than 2 days), the boxing of the bag, and finally the quality of the product itself have been impeccable!
    I purchased this bag to replace my ‘backpack’ that I have used for years, and as an heirloom item to be passed down to my son.
    I highly recommend this bag for anyone looking for a great addition to their daily carry of business and personal items – I’m a huge fan and will definitely be back for future purchases!

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    Image #2 from Derek Jeanes
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    • Hi Derek! Thank you so much for this stellar review. We appreciate your kind words and are so glad to hear about your positive experience with us. We hope your Saddlebag Briefcase serves you well for many years to come and, one day, your son too!

  3. I just received the No. 1 Saddlebag Vintage Brown briefcase it is beautiful! I have been looking for a new briefcase for a while and this one is perfect. Beautiful craftsmanship, superb quality and American made company, what more do you want. I’m super impressed with the attention to detail. I’ll be shopping for more items of Colonel Littleton in the future!

    • Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, Brian! Colonel carries a No. 1 Saddlebag Briefcase every day himself. We hope it serves you well for many years to come!

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Our Warranty

We are committed to producing quality, handcrafted products that showcase our time-honored standards of excellence and deep respect for the Americana tradition. Col. Littleton products go through rigorous testing and numerous quality inspections before being shipped to our customers. Should you receive a Col. Littleton product that is defective in materials or workmanship, you can count on us to make it right. Our guarantee is limited to the cost of the product itself. It also does not cover normal wear and tear. We feel if you just plain “wore it out,” you got your money’s worth. Also, we cannot be responsible for an item which has suffered through alteration, damage due to improper cleaning, improper use, mishandling or accident. If we made a mistake in personalizing your product or if the product is defective in materials or workmanship, of course we’ll replace it. Otherwise, personalized products are not returnable.

Our Leather

Leather is a passion for me. There are more kinds of leather and leather processing out there than you can shake a stick at. You can mold leather into just about any shape or form. You can make every hide look just alike. You can dye it green, blue or even pink. You can apply a finish, coat it, spray it or make it look slick and shiny. That’s not what we’re about at Col. Littleton. To me the beauty is in the naturalness of the leather. People always comment to me about the special “feel” of our leather and how it becomes even more beautiful after it has some wear on it. It’s all about our leather process. When you buy Col. Littleton leather goods, you’re buying, for the most part, full-grain American vegetable-tanned steerhide that has received a minimum of alteration. We don’t apply a finish to hide character markings. The way I see it, every marking tells a story and covering them robs the piece of its life and character.

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Our Craftsmanship

I see a real resurgence in the country today for products made in America. Our focus is to design and create products that speak to the time-honored traditions that have made this country great such as handmade craftsmanship, authentic rich leathers and quality workmanship. There’s a nostalgic feel about the products we make . . . most of them could have been made 100 years ago and many are made using turn-of-the-20th-century methodology and machinery. Our products are true Americana; forged as our forefathers intended by people who care and take pride in making a beautiful product.

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