Details about American shank / curb bit.
American shank / curb bit 5 1/2 inches. 14cm. I would say this is some sort of Western reining bit. This was sold to me as being sweet iron, however, it also has some copper inlay in the back. I have used this a few times and the mouth piece is showing some almost like rust substance, I think it maybe the sweet iron. This is not rough and doesn't come off if you handle it. Its a straight, slightly mullen mouth, with a barrel in the center. This does NOT offer any flexion of the mouth piece, ONLY rotation so the shanks can be used independently. Shanks are 5 inches long from the mouth piece to the bottom of the ring. I've tried to be as detailed as possible about this unique bit.