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MODEL 1904 CAVALRY LARIAT-PICKET ROPE - UNISSUED
IN EXCELLENT CONDITION: An unissued, like new,
original US Army Model 1904 Cavalry Lariat or Picket
Rope, complete with the snap hooks and rings. A notable
specimen, the rope clamps on this lariat have the
original brown lacquer japanning, while the snap hooks,
link rings and eyes have the dark metal finish similar
to the finish noted on a set of Rock Island Arsenal
marked lariat hardware dated 1913 I once had.
Apparently the brown lacquer finish on the fittings
which were subject to heavy use and wear was replaced
with this more durable metal finish.
The finish on the snap hooks, link rings and eyes is
very smooth with no corrosion or wear evident. The rope
clamps retain the majority of the brown lacquer finish.
The rope is clean without any sign of having been
uncoiled or used.
These lariats have become quite scarce and examples in
this condition are seldom available. This lariat is an
unissued specimen, still in the original roll as they
came from the arsenal and were issued to the troops.
(0215) $450
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