Featured in this lot is this correctional medicated bit collection circa 1970's. There are a total of 20 bits in this collection. The collection of bits includes different styles of correctional and training bits that include medicated leather bits with the original salesman tag and are marked Charter Oak. The other bits include com straight bar snaffle bits and leather training bits with one showing a spiral straight bar snaffle with training cheek pieces. The bits come complete with a folder that includes information pertaining to correctional and training bits. From the estate collection of Lloyd Kent and Phyllis DeVore passed owners of the historic DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. Helena Saddlery of Helena, MONT. Was founded in 1890 and was the predecessor to DeVore Saddlery. Upon Lloyd Kent DeVore’s (also referred to as L. Kent) college graduation he purchased his father Lloyd’s business, the Helena Saddlery and Tent on Lawrence Street, and renamed it DeVore’s Saddlery in circa 1950. Kent learned his craft from some local greats such as Jack Miller and George Hargrave who also worked for DeVore’s. Both L. Kent and his bride Phyllis have since passed away and these pieces are being offered by the family estate. The condition of this collection of correction bits is good with some slight oxidation adorning some of the bits but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of these bits range from 8" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" to 7 1/2" x 3 1/8" x 3 1/4".