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Original Vintage Jim Trammell Buster Welch Aluminum Sweet Iron Curb Cutting Bit

$ 92.4

Availability: 78 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Culture: Western Americana
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: In lightly used pre-owned condition with some surface wear and scratches on the shanks and mouthpiece as shown in the photos. Light rusting of sweet iron mouthpiece and minor pitting of aluminum shanks.
  • Maker: Jim Trammell

    Description

    Original Vintage Jim Trammell Buster Welch Aluminum Sweet Iron Curb Cutting Bit
    Attention collectors, show exhibitors!  This is a GREAT hand made bit by Texas bit maker Jim Trammell in the Buster Welch cutter style.  These popular bits are getting harder and harder to find, and horsemen don't like to let them go once they have ridden their horse in one.  This bit is identified as an
    ORIGINAL VINTAGE
    Trammell bit by the
    HAND
    stamped makers mark "Trammell" on the inside left cheek:
    The ORIGINAL HAND STAMPED Joe Trammell bits  "TRAMMELL" maker's marks were never struck clean.  Newer production bits have deep machine made stamps.  Hand stamping typically left partial or uneven letter depths as shown in the close up photos of maker's mark in this bit.
    This bit features a swept back polished aluminum cheek with a 1 inch diameter engraved floral concho with berry edge.   This bit has 8 inch long cheeks, a 5 inch wide by 1/2 inch diameter sweet iron low curb mouthpiece.  The purchase measures 2-3/8 inches in height for a 3.37 to 1 leverage ratio.  The bit weighs in a a light 9.98 ounces.
    The close up photos show the makers mark above on the inside of the left shank.   This is a pre-owned bit and there are a some wear marks from use on the both shanks and the mouthpiece,
    as shown in the close up photos
    .  There is also light rusting of the sweet iron mouthpiece and some minor pitting of the aluminum shanks.  Please look at the close-up photos with Ebay's magnifying feature for full detail.  This bit will make a great addition to your show bit collection and will look great in any show ring setting.
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    Payment is due immediately following end of listing.