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MODEL 1912 CAVALRY LARIAT - PICKET ROPE - MINT
UNISSUED: Another of the unique pieces of
equipment which were introduced with Model 1912 Trial
Horse Equipments, this Model 1912 Cavalry Lariat is one
of the rarest of those equipments, surviving in very low
numbers, particularly in the “like new” unissued
condition in which this specimen presents.
Not only were the Model 1912 Lariats manufactured in far
smaller numbers than the more common Model 1904 Lariats,
but they were also very functional, adaptable items, and
many of those which survived the original issues were no
doubt consumed in a variety of unintended applications
by soldiers in both of the World Wars which followed.
In unissued, like new condition, this original Model
1912 Cavalry Lariat or Picket Rope is complete with the
snap hook and ring. A notable specimen, the olive drab
webbing shows no wear or soiling, and appears to be in
the original coil in which it was prepared at the
arsenal. The ring and snap hook have retained virtually
100% of the original darkened finish.
For those of you familiar with
these lariats, you know how rare they are, and finding
one in this condition is quite notable.
SOLD
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