This is a super stainless steel cavalry #WS-19 shank show bit made by renowned bit maker Ron Myler USA, with a cathedral spade mouthpiece.  Unlike the Myler Toklat bits that are commonly found , this is a genuine Myler USA bit patent which means it is not only Made in the USA, but is higher quality construction than the imported Toklat licensed bits.  This particular bit was designed with assistance from well respected Western Pleasure trainer Guy Stoops and during his lifetime, was commonly called a "Guy Stoops" bit on on the AQHA show circuit.  The bit is embellished on each cheek with a 1 inch diameter Texas Lonestar sterling silver concho.  This is a well maintained pre owned bit with minor surface wear on the shanks and very light rusting on the sweet iron mouthpiece.  The fixed shanks measure 7-1/2 inches long with a 2-1/2 inch purchase for a 3 to 1 leverage ratio.  The mouthpiece is Myler's #19 solid A Frame Cathedral mouthpiece and measures 5 inches wide by 3/8 diameter with the Cathedral port measuring 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide.

The 3 inch tall port sweet iron mouthpiece is shaped with a curved forward tip to perfectly fit your horse's mouth and provide tongue relief.   This mouthpiece offers a variety of pressure points to take the horse as soft as possible.  This mouthpiece is made of polished Sweet Iron which naturally oxidizes.  The port on this mouthpiece applies palate pressure and is a level 3 bit for a finished well trained horse that performs on a full drape and is the most severe Myler mouthpiece in terms of pressure.  The horse that goes well in this mouthpiece has a trustworthy and consistent disposition, trained to work off the leg and seat as well as the hands.  This mouthpiece has fixed shanks and features copper inlays to promote salivation and a responsive mouth.

 This bit weighs 1 pound 8 ounces so it is a heavy, substantial bit and the mouthpiece is considered by Myler to be the most demanding of the Level 3 bits for the following type of horse: