Vintage Handmade CALIFORNIA BIT By Morales For Visalia Stock Saddle Co. Cowboy

  

Here is a nice unmarked California half breed bit attributed to Mike Morales Of Pendleton, OR. This is very typical of his great ironwork and engraving. The bit is well done and a beautiful piece of history. Morales made many bits for Hamley's and other saddle companies.

When he did, he was normally not allowed to put his name on them. The mouth is 5" wide and has an 7 3/8", long shank, and a 2 port. You can read about him in Ned Martin's book.