5″ Vintage Lopez España Cavalry Shank Curb Bit

Many of the original vaqueros imported these Spanish made bits to secure affordable, quality bits when silver engraved bits were just too expensive to obtain. This curb bit is in incredible condition, marked Lopez and Spain, with an S shaped cavalry shank. The likes of Arnold Rojas made these bits popular for the ‘every day’ traditional California rider, and feeling this bit, its clear to see why. Made from steel, so has rusted with a nice patina. 5″ mouth that tappers thinner towards the port, 1.5″ port as measured to the bottom of the mouth. In most cases, the small copper rollers/players are missing. This one isn’t missing a single one. Thinner/refined shanks that measure 9″. This bit has a great weight to it and brilliant balance. You don’t find ones like this very often, not in this condition. Ride in it, or add it to your collection!