Jointed Iron Doohickey Contraption...What is it?

krednosreg45

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Looks old... No idea... 3 Separate Pieces..

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Bquamb

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That's looks like it's for a horses collar or what ever you call it Reigns.
 

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bologna321

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Yep horse bit, still looking for 1 myself. I've found the rings for the ends though.
 

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Tpmetal

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yup horse bit
 

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TheCannonballGuy

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Specifically, in horse-equipment it is called a snaffle bit. That particular form dates anywhere from the early-1800s right up to the present day. (Still being manufactured in exactly that shape.)
 

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cambria09

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Specifically, in horse-equipment it is called a snaffle bit. That particular form dates anywhere from the early-1800s right up to the present day. (Still being manufactured in exactly that shape.)

Hello TCG. I agree...nice call. C9
 

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