DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful and unique horse bit for your consideration. According to sources this bit was made by Maynard Strandberg, a Montana maker from Ryegate (marked FINO and an S). This pierced cheek bit has a unique style and a halfbreed mouth. The conchos appear to be old Chinese coins or tokens. Standberg was a part time bit and spur maker who supposedly only made about 60 bits during his 89 years on this earth and he developed a local folowing which spread over time. Provenance - From a Montana collector's collection.
MAKER: Maynard Strandberg (1913 - 2003).
APPROX AGE: Vintage, probably 40 or 50 years old.
SIZE: It has a wider than usual 5-1/8 inch mouth piece. It is 9-1/2 inches long over all.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.