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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, and will add the perfect touch to any miniature bridle.
The bits we offer are actually shanks (no mouthpieces). Use Tacky Wax to keep the bit shanks in place temporarily... there's no need to saw the mouth open on a perfectly good model!
Make bits interchangeable on bridles with Bit Clips
Chain for chinstraps, and Bit Connector Bars are available
Classic Western Bits
Bijoux (1:18 scale) and Stablemate (1:29-32 scale) Western bits.
Etched bits are Nickel Plated brass, and are flat on the back side. They do come with a lacquer coating that can be removed (and should be if you intend to solder any additional decoration or features to them.) They are the ultimate in BLING with finely detailed decorations on the fancier versions.
Items marked with a * are
Limited Availability items which may not be in stock at all times.
Add a Connector Bar to Any Etched Bit
| Plain & Working Style Western Bits | |
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W413 – "Salinas" Etched Western Bit – Length: .77"/19mm $2.35 ea. |
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W417 – "Wichita" Etched Western Bit – Length: .75"/19mm $1.75 ea. |
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W414 – "Seven" Etched Western Bit – Length: .70"/18mm $1.75 ea. |
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W418 – "Concho" Etched Western Bit – Length: .75"/19mm $2.35 ea. |
| Did you know you can attach crystals and conchos to your bits to create new and unique variations? | |
| 3-Piece Western Bit Sets | |||
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"Riley" bits come with a .6" medium-width connector to fit most models. Some models may benefit from an extra-wide or extra-narrow connector, which can be specified when you order. | ||
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W503 – "Riley" – (not assembled) Western Bit – Length: .81"/19mm – $2.75 ea. W503m – "Riley" – (assembled) Western Bit – Length: .81"/19mm – $4.00 ea. | |||
| Riley Connector Bars available individually, to fit different mouth widths. | |||
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WC503n –"Riley" Connector–narrow .5" 60¢ ea. (when ordered separately) WC503p –"Riley" Connector–standard .6" 60¢ ea. (when ordered separately) WC503w –"Riley" Connector–wide .7" 60¢ ea. (when ordered separately) |
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| Western 3-Piece Bit Assembly Tutorial | |||
| Western Deco Show Bits | |
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W501 – "Hawkeye" Etched Western Bit – Length: .82"/21mm $2.35 ea. |
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W506 – "Barton" Etched Western Bit – Length: .75"/19mm $2.35 ea. |
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W502 – "Clark" Etched Western Bit – Length: .82"/21mm $2.35 ea. |
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W547 – "Brocade" Etched Western Bit – Length: .79"/20mm $2.35 ea. |
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W504 – "Gove" Etched Western Bit – Length: .71"/18mm $2.35 ea. |
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W554 – "Star" Etched Western Bit – Length: .81"/20mm $2.35 ea. |
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W505 – "Harper" Etched Western Bit – Length: .79"/20mm $2.35 ea. |
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W507 – "Jr Cowhorse" Etched Western Bit – Length: .75"/19mm $2.35 ea. |
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.
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.)
| Western Cast Bit Shanks | |
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W401 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .90"/23mm $9.75 ea. |
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W402 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .94"/24mm $9.75 ea. |
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W404 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: 1.0"/25mm $9.75 ea. |
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W405 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .95"/24mm $9.75 ea. |
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W406 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .90"/23mm $9.75 ea. |
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W407 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .87"/22mm |
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W408 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .95"/24mm $9.75 ea. |
| Western Cast Bit Shanks | |
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W409 – Western Snaffle Cast Pewter – Length: .40"/10mm $5.00 ea. |
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W412 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .85"/21mm $9.75 ea. |
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W431 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .87"/22mm $9.75 ea. |
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W432 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .88"/22mm $9.75 ea. |
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W433 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .75"/19mm $9.75 ea. |
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W434 – Western Bit Cast Pewter – Length: .87"/22mm $9.75 ea. |
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WC400 – Connector Bar Cast Pewter – Width: .70"/18mm $2.25 ea. |