NICE EXAMPLE OF AN ORIGINAL MODEL 1874 US CAVALRY SHOEMAKER BIT. THIS BIT IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE "CUSTER BIT". THIS S SHANKED BIT IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND CAN STILL BE USED TODAY. BIT IS STAMPED R.I.A. FOR THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL WHERE IT WAS MADE. WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR BIT OR CAVALRY COLLECTION. MOUTH PIECE IS 5 1/4 INCHES WIDE AND . CHECK OUT MY OTHER CAVALRY LISTINGS.