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Iron sided M1847 Dragoon bit
One of the very first Grimsley bits that I added to the collection. As described in Dorseys: "American Military Saddles", the 1847 Grimsley bit. A bit of a different button or fastening enlargement is present that differs from other 1847 bits. This most likely had brass facing at one time but none remains. Note the clean arch of the original lip bar. It also has all four orignal rein rings.
Price: $550.00
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1st Pattern M1859 Artillery Bit
Actually nicer than the photos show, early 1st Pattern M1859 Brass plated Artillery team bit with plain bosses. Solid, no repairs, 90% of brass facing still remains. Complete with original curb rein rings and lip bar. 5 inch mouth piece and clean arch orignal lip bar. This pattern bit is described in Dorseys; "The American Military Saddle", page 383, figure 1. SALE PENDING
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Conferate Artillery bit
Very similar to an English bit possibly used by the Conferacy during the Civil War as described in Ken Knopps book; "Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment", page 105. Very solid, not rusted or pitted, just a beautiful aged patina. Complete with original curb chain. The South used quite a lot of English horse equipments during the war. Dragoon Artillery bit.
Price: $550.00
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Civil War period Brass Curb chain
Hard to find on the loose, a solid brass dragoon or Civil War period curb chain. 100& complete and very nice.
Price: $150.00
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Early Texas Star Bridle Bit
Original bridle bit exibiting a Texas 5 pointed Star bosse on each branch. Metal appears to be a brass variant, possibly German silver. The iron mouth piece width is 4 7/8 inch, total length of each branch is 6 3/8 inch. Complete with original curb hooks and rein rings. It appears to have a laurel leaf around the edge of the bosse.
Price: $550.00
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Confederate Officer's bit
Exactly as described and shown in Ken Knopp's; "Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment" page 102. The bit is described as a "brass plated military bit styled after an early Federal dragoon pattern and was likely made for Confederate Officers. Crude variations of the hand-forged, flat iron stock bits have been recovered from sites in both Eastern and Western theatres".
Price: $650.00
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Id'd Civil War Officer't Bridle Bit
This fine item was purchased out of a museum by Frank Burgess and I aquired it over 20 years ago from him. It is an original finish nickled M1859 bit with a gold wash on it. Very nice condition. About 80% of the gold remains. The original museum tag remains which identified the bit to James W. Hervey, US Cavalry 1st LT, Co A 2nd Mass. Cavalry 1862 - 1864. I have not had a chance to research Lt. Hervey.
Price: $1,250.00
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Shoemaker Bit with Bull's Eye Bridle
Extremely nice M1885 RIA Shoemaker Bridle bit attached to a very nice quality M1885 Bridle with brass "bull's eye" rosettes. Entire set is 100% original all brass buckles, reins, rosettes, bilettes are full length, no tears or missing pieces, leather is strong. Difficult to find a set in this nice condition.
Price: $950.00
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Early M1859 McClellan Bit
The 1st pattern M1859 bit has flat straight shanks that varied from the later 1859 pattern that flared out just a bit at the bridle cheek piece slot. This particular bit has that characteristic and also the early US bosses which are original and tight. The mouthpiece is the 2 inch pattern. Complete and original, not tweaked or bent. The suface has a dark patina with surface rust only. The bit does not show any pitting. The on side shank is stamped with the name of the maker. While difficult to decipher I do see; ---STACH & Co.
Price: $425.00
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M1892 US Military Bit
Excellent original conditon M1892 Whipple pattern bit. This style of bit replaced the M1874 Shoemaker and had a very short life before being replaced itself by the M1902 revized pattern Whipple. Nice bright finish, 100% original configuration. The letters; RIA are stamped in the mouth piece end where is meets the exterior of the onside shank.
Price: $150.00
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M1868 McClellan Pattern bit
This is the standard M1859 frame US bit that was tinned in 1868. This bit is 100% original, straight, great bosses, original curb chain and a 100% tinned finish. The tin has a darker patina which is common, some bright surfaces can be seen. Excellent condition item.
Price: $475.00
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M1885 Tinned Shoemaker Bit
This is a crispy new looking M1885 pattern Shoemaker bridle bit. It has RIA stamped on the off side shank. It has the 1/2 inch mouth piece. . Complete with original lip bar, it shows little if any use. You will not have to upgrade this bit.
Price: $475.00
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Civil War Officer's Brass Bit 5 New York Cavalry
This is a beautiful private purchase Civil War Officer's Bridle bit. Nicely marked to the 5th New York Cavalry. This unit was formed in 1861 and disbanded in 1865 and saw considerable combat service. The bit shanks are 6 1/4 inches long and the inside mouth piece width is 5 3/16 inches. There is 100% of the brass plating remaining. The unigue brass curb chain and lip chain are both 100%. Nice item.
Price: $1,650.00
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M1841 Artillery Curb Bit
Extremely rare, museum quality M1841 Artillery bit of the pre Civil War, Dragoon period. This bit is the actual one shown in Dorsey's excellent reference book; "The American Military Saddle, 1775-1945" page 362. The bit shown is out of my personal 30 year collection of US military bridle bits. This rare bit is for the advanced bit collection. Nice finish, no rust, no bends or tweaks. Appears to be unused. This bit has an inverted US stamped in the near side branch.
Price: $1,250.00
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