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Add a realistic touch to your model horse bridles with Rio Rondo's miniature Western bit shanks. Bit shanks are sold by the set (left and right sides), and will add the perfect touch to any miniature bridle.
The bits we offer are actually shanks (no mouthpieces). Use Tacky Wax or Removable Glue Squares to keep the bit shanks in place temporarily... there's no need to saw the mouth open on a perfectly good model!
Our Classic sized bits are for "Large Classic" scale models (although they may fit somewhat smaller molds).
Etched bits are plated brass, and are flat on the back side. Western bits can have decorative conchos or crystals glued upon them to create custom looks.
Items marked with a * are Limited Availability items which may frequently be out of stock.
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E781s* "Round Snaffle"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.35"/9mm — $1.25 each |
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E784s* "Half-Cheek Snaffle"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.32"/8mm — $1.35 each |
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E621s "Weymouth Combo"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.51"/13mm — $1.85 each |
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E787s* "Short Weymouth Combo"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.45"/11mm — $1.85 each |
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E786s* "Short Pelham"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.47"/12mm — $1.85 each |
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E622s "Pelham"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.51"/13mm — $1.85 each |
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E626s "Kimberwicke"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.34"/9mm — $1.50 each |
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E627s "In-Hand Stud Bit"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.30"/8mm — $1.00 each |
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E629s "Baucher"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.33"/9mm — $1.60 each |
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E781g* "Round Snaffle"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.35"/9mm — $1.50 each |
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E784g* "Half-Cheek Snaffle"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.32"/8mm — $2.00 each |
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E787g* "Short Weymouth Combo"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.45"/11mm — $2.30 each |
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E786g* "Short Pelham"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.47"/12mm — $2.30 each |
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E626g* "Kimberwicke"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.34"/9mm — $2.00 each |
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E627g* "In-Hand Stud Bit"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.30"/8mm — $1.25 each |
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E629g* "Baucher"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.33"/9mm — $2.00 each |
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W423 "Salinas"–Silver Color Classic Scale–.64"/16mm — $1.90 each |
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W424 "Seven"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.59"/15mm — $1.90 each |
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W428 "Concho"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.63"/16mm — $1.75 each |
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W429 "Wichita"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.62"/16mm — $1.75 each |
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E625g* "Fancy Liverpool"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.59"/15mm — $2.30 each |
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E625s* "Fancy Liverpool"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.59"/15mm — $1.75 each |
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E788g* "Short Butterfly"– Gold Color Classic Scale–.42"/11mm — $2.30 each |
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E788s* "Short Butterfly"– Silver Color Classic Scale–.42"/11mm — $1.75 each |
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Items marked with a * are Limited Availability items which may frequently be out of stock.
Cast bits are made from pewter, and feature lots of fine detail and dimensional relief. Check out our Finishing Brochure-BR2 for detailed information on easily polishing and finishing castings.
Pewter bits tend to be a bit larger and more ostentatious than the etched bits, and do require some finishing. Some people prefer them because the metal is softer and somewhat less prone to accidentally scratching a model.
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W420 Western Bit Cast Pewter Classic Scale $5.00 each |
W421 Western Bit Cast Pewter Classic Scale $5.00 each |
W427 Western Bit Cast Pewter Classic Scale $5.00 each |
Some advantages of the pewter bits is that they can be bent and altered, shaped, sanded, polished to a high shine, and you can even carve added details in them with a sharp tool (such as a carbide scraper or a dremel bur.)