Bits

	Bits

Buermann Horsehead bit	Buermann Bronce bit with horsehead mounting. The bit has a repair to the left cheek plate. It is a bronze/brass weld that repaired a crack. Does not significantly detract from value or useability. For reference only---not for sale. Reference: Bhorsebit

Garcia Spoon Spade Bit	This is a Garcia (of the G.S. Garcia family) bit. It is marked Garcia Saddle Co. Salinas California. It is a California Spoon Spade bit. One of the large silver conchos is pretty well dented and bent (see photos). I believe this can be easily straightened and remounted. Item reference:Bit,garcia For reference only---not for sale.

Crockett Bit

Crockett's #410 silver overlay with silver conchos. Has some small dents in conchos.

Item reference: CB410

For reference only---not for sale.

GARCIA Bit

Mint condition "Salinas" GARCIA spade bit. Silver conchas with inlaid silver. Marked "GARCIA". The definitive example of the silvered cavalry bit. No collection is complete without this fine example of Western bits.

Inventory item # 301

For reference only---not for sale.

California Spade Bit, Las Cruces Style

This bit is unmarked but is very distinctive in style. The condition is excellent. All the silver is intact and of exceptional quality. This bit was used in the high desert cattle country of Northern California near the town of Alturas.

Inventory item # 304

For reference only---not for sale.

US Cavalry Bit

In good condition with both "US" emblems intact.

Item # 608

For reference only---not for sale.

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Visalia Spade Bit

Excellent condition. Some old repairs were made around the mouthpiece. The conchas and other silver parts are in great shape with a nice patina. This bit came from the high desert cattle country around Alturas California. The headstall is not part of this sale. The headstall with the four suits of cards in silver and conchos with silver buckles is for sale to interested parties.

Inventory item # 299

For reference only---not for sale.

Curb Bit

Silver inlay and silver conchas. This bit, as did the one above, comes from the cattle country near Alturas CA. It belonged to a cowboy by the name of ( available to buyer only). It is in great condition.

Inventory item # 303

For reference only---not for sale.

Fleming Silver Bit

Mint Condition Fleming Humane Bit. Silver concho, hand engraved silver overlay with rein chains. A collector's item and a fine show bit or everyday user for that special horse.

For reference only---not for sale.

Reference: Fbit

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