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The listing, Antique Engraved Aluminum Horse Bit has ended.

This bit belonged to my great great aunt. We found it in storage. The detail is amazing. It is real light and is a curb type bit. It sits comfortably in my horses mouth. It is used but is in super great shape. It could be worth a lot of money but I don't want to bother so here is a great chance to own some horse history. LOL I bet it's 150 years old...

Questions & Comments

Can you please tell me what the stamp on the inside says? Can't quite tell. Would like to look it up.

May 30th, 2014 at 7:34:39 PM PDT by

Col Bit and Spur But I am not 100 percent sure yet... hope someone can figure out the history and get some use from it.

May 31st, 2014 at 8:13:24 AM PDT by

F&W

May 30th, 2014 at 7:37:36 PM PDT by

Thank you fanned back. This bit supposedly went thru the war but I don't have any proof. It's super light.

May 31st, 2014 at 8:11:32 AM PDT by

This is something that would have great meaning..I hope I can win your auction this would be a great fathers day gift for my husband.

May 30th, 2014 at 10:42:06 PM PDT by

It is really a neat item. It's really light and usable too. It does have a great history. My aunt said her hubby rode in the war and was sure he used this bit.??/

May 31st, 2014 at 8:10:25 AM PDT by

Would love if you could fan me...

May 30th, 2014 at 10:49:42 PM PDT by

Okay I fanned you :)

May 31st, 2014 at 8:08:55 AM PDT by

I think if I remember right it says Col. bit and spur. I will go to the barn later and let you know what it says.

May 31st, 2014 at 6:39:05 AM PDT by

F&W

May 31st, 2014 at 5:15:46 PM PDT by

thanks fanned back.

May 31st, 2014 at 8:37:37 PM PDT by

Lol this is a grazing curb but it is definetly a bit you can use on a horse. I don't personally use them on any of the horses I have now as I prefer mullen mouth bits but we used one similar to this last year on my daughter's show horse for her pleasure classes.

Jun 1st, 2014 at 11:56:53 AM PDT by

Thanks for the info... WOW some people huh?

Jun 1st, 2014 at 12:29:20 PM PDT by

I know a few people that use them, they always come on headstalls because they are just kind of a generic type of bit. I tried doing some research on the company that made yours and couldn't find anything. The closest i came was a company that made bits very similar and they made them starting in the 30's so I'm guessing that's about when this one was made.

Jun 1st, 2014 at 12:37:07 PM PDT by

I have a few that are shaped like this but none that are aluminum or with engraving.

Jun 4th, 2014 at 8:41:53 PM PDT by

First off I love your actions trying start up a small western riding school so I'm always looking at your stuff lol.

The bit is made by COLO. BIT & SPUR. (COLORADO BIT & SPUR maker) they are still around today making bits and spurs for their quality of work they're pretty reasonable priced. I love the history with this piece and would probably put it on display if I won the action I would love for my students to see history right before their eyes!!!

Jun 9th, 2014 at 12:47:32 AM PDT by

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