Featured in this lot is a Nevada buckaroo silver mounted half breed transition bridle bit, circa 1920s to 1930s. The bit features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron concho shank half breed design with silver mounting to the shanks and the slobber bar with floral decorations tooled into it. The port on the half breed is a high port with a rounded and grooved cricket. The bit itself is unmarked and is associated with a Nevada style of buckaroo transitional bridle bits. The headstall is constructed from a thick harness leather and is expertly tied off for the reins. The Great Basin Buckaroos are a unique group of cattle ranchers with a rich history rooted in the traditions of the American West. They are particularly associated with the Great Basin region, which spans parts of Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. The origins of the buckaroo tradition trace back to the vaqueros of Mexico and Spain. Buckaroos are known for their distinctive gear, which includes wide-brimmed hats, flat-brimmed "Nevada" hats, chinks (short chaps), and long, flowing scarves. They also use rawhide reatas (lassos), silver-mounted bits and spurs, and intricately tooled leather saddles. Their gear often reflects a high level of craftsmanship, blending function with artistic expression. This bit presents the unique history of Western Culture. The condition of this bridle bit is well preserved with some slight oxidation and patina adorning the bit with some slight wear to the headstall consistent with age and use but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this bit are 26 1/4" x 5 7/8" x 1 1/4". The collective weight of this bridle and headstall is 2lb 8oz. Provenance: Owned by Norton Family out of Opportunity, MT.*