Image Lot Price Description

2212
$1,035.00

MODEL 1874 CAVALRY SHOEMAKER BIT. This is the regulation U.S. cav. bit adopted in 1874. It has rnd brass U.S. rosettes on both sides and one of the bars is stamped “R.I.A.”. Attached to the bit is a Civil War type throat latch with iron buckles. The 1-pc leather rein, approx 7/8″ wide, with brass buckles, is intact. CONDITION: Bit is very good, exhibits some surface rusting in a few areas but is otherwise very nice. Leather is in excellent pliable condition for its age. 4-32506 DM98 (300-700)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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