What is this bit???

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• jedimarajade2 Posted : 4/22/2012 5:01:27 PM I have what I assume is a western bit b/c of all the silver, but I don't know what it's called. LOL I bought it b/c it was pretty. If you know what it is, let me know! I'll try to remember to check back here, but feel free to PM or email me too (jedimarajade2@yahoo.com) LIKE 8 REPLIES 2042 VIEWS LAST POST STUDECLUNKER Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• danastark Posted : 4/22/2012 10:12:49 PM Looks like a modified Kimberwick which does not have the bottom ring.  It is an English bit usually with a curb chain and depending on where you attach the reins, you get some curb leverage.    LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jedimarajade2 Posted : 4/23/2012 12:47:43 AM IDK though... English bits don't usually have the fancy silver accents and black steel. I thought it looked like a kimberwick of sorts too, so maybe this is a western take on it. It's not maker-marked, so I can't look it up, though it's very Metalab style. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Durangogramma Posted : 4/23/2012 12:58:35 AM I'm thinking an offshoot of a Kimberwick, too. That twisted mouth with a bit of leverage would be kind of harsh in my opinion. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jedimarajade2 Posted : 4/23/2012 2:56:27 AM Yeah, it would be. But I have a whole collection of bits that I don't use - I just thought something about them was pretty, lol. Got this at a tack sale because it grabbed my interest. But I have too many bits and need to sell off a bunch, so I wanted to know what this was so I could sell it properly, ha! LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jmebear Posted : 4/23/2012 4:47:09 AM Don't know what it's called but very unusual. Haven't seen one quite like that. I do have a very old bit shaped like a butterfly driving bit but is iron with silver on it. I have been collecting bits for many years. Many of which are just wall hangings no longer usable, some usable but would never use on a horse, and some I still use. Let me know what bits you are willing to sell and maybe I can add to my collection. Always looking for more to add to it. You can email me privately if you like.(walkingbearfarm@yahoo.com) LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jedimarajade2 Posted : 4/23/2012 1:37:04 PM Ah, a driving bit - I hadn't thought of that! I had pretty butterfly driving bit once too with intricate little leaves all down the sides of it, but I sold it some years back. And yeah, I'll drop you an email shortly - seems off-topic to list them here. ^_^ LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• hunterseat Posted : 4/24/2012 6:41:18 PM Slow-twist Kimberwick (I think) It was bugging me. [] LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• studeclunker Posted : 4/27/2012 5:27:55 AM That's not a driving bit.  There are a very few people who use Kimberwicks in driving, but thankfully they are few.  The way the reins work through the backpad and terrets, this would be a particularly harsh bit for driving. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login