US Cavalry Bits

Scale miniature replica US Cavalry Bits and Bosses will add that realistic touch to your period and costume tack items. The M1859 Cavalry Bit is patterned after period bits issued from the Allegheny Arsenal. (With an eyepiece, you may be able to make out the maker's mark on the left-side shanks...)

Each set includes 2 nickel-plated shanks and 2 matching brass bosses. Some assembly is required to glue the bosses onto the shanks (we recommend 5-minute epoxy or hot glue). Bit shanks may be outfitted with mouthpieces and/or connector bars (not included).

Use Mini-Hold wax to keep the bit shanks in place temporarily (when using the shanks without a mouthpiece).

Items shown are about 50% larger than actual size.

1:6 Scale items fit Marx Thunderbolt, Blitz, etc.
For more 1:6 Scale items, see  Gary's One-Sixth Scale Page.

Nickel-Plated (tinned) Etched Brass Bits with Matching Brass Bosses Set includes 2 bit shanks and 2 bosses Bits shown at approximate actual size
Cavalry Bit (M1859) 1:6 Scale $4.00/set	Shoemaker Bit (M1874) 1:6 Scale $4.00/set	Cavalry Bit (M1859) Trad. Scale Coming May 2006	Shoemaker Bit (M1874) Trad. Scale Coming May 2006	Cavalry Bit (M1859) Clas. Scale Coming May 2006	Shoemaker Bit (M1874) Clas. Scale Coming May 2006

Brass Bosses Available Separately Shown at approx. 200% actual size
Cavalry Bit Boss 1:6 Scale $2.50/pack of 10	Shoemaker Bit Boss 1:6 Scale $2.50/pack of 10	Cavalry Bit Boss Trad. Scale Coming May 2006	Shoemaker Bit Boss Trad. Scale Coming May 2006
Classic scale bosses not available separately

The bosses need to be glued onto the shanks; hot glue or 5-minute epoxy seems to work best for us in our shop. The hole under where the boss should go can be used to insert a piece of wire or rod for a mouthpiece if desired. A connector bar can be inserted into the small holes at the bottom of the shank (just above the rein rings).

1:6 Scale	W455 -- Cavalry Bit (M1859) -- 1:6 Scale -- $4.00/Set
	WB455 -- Cavalry Bit Bosses -- 1:6 Scale -- $2.50/pack of 10
	W456 -- Shoemaker Bit (M1874) -- 1:6 Scale -- $4.00/Set
	WB456 -- Shoemaker Bit Bosses -- 1:6 Scale -- $2.50/pack of 10

Mini-Hold Wax

All bits are sold as shanks only (no mouthpieces). Once they are attached to a bridle, you can keep them temporarily in place easily with Mini-Hold Wax. (Also known as "Sticky Wax"). No need to saw mouths open or glue anything to a model permanently. Sticky Wax is a must-have item for every model horse hobbyist!

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