This item is a heavy iron hook attached to an iron keeper. The hook has a snap-gate on one side. This allows the hook to attach to the iron “O” ring on the carbine saddle bar. The keeper above the hook has a roller attached to the top. A leather sling slides through this keeper and the sling is then placed over the Cavalryman’s shoulder. When a trooper is mounted the hook, roller and sling allow the carbine to be raised, fired and released again without losing possession of the weapon.

This specimen is in good condition with only light surface dirt. Both the snap-gate and the roller work well. Interior hook surface is marked “O. B. NORTH & CO. / NEW HAVEN, CT.”

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