ca 1850’s Texas Ranger Equipment

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ca 1850’s Texas Ranger Equipment

Various pieces of Texas Ranger equipment

Category: Artifacts | Texas Ranger


ca 1850’s Texas Ranger Badge

Original Texas Ranger’s Badge

Category: Artifacts | Texas Ranger


ca 1850 Texas Ranger’s Shotgun

Shotgun used by Texas Rangers, ca 1850

Category: Artifacts | Weapons


1847 Walker Colt

1847 Walker Colt

Category: Artifacts | Weapons


ca 1850 Judge’s Gavel

Judge’s Gavel

Category: Artifacts | Occupational


1850 Handheld Compass

1850 Handheld Compass

Category: Artifacts | Surveying


ca 1800 Quirta

A quirta is a forked type of stock whip which usually has two falls at the end (like the tails on some tawses). Sometimes called a riding quirt, horse quirt, or a dog quirt.

Category: Artifacts | Ranching


ca 1800’s Lariat/Riata

A lasso, also referred to as a lariat, riata, or reata (all from Spanish la reata), is a loop of rope that is designed to be thrown around a target and tighten when pulled

Category: Artifacts | Ranching


ca 1800’s Saddle Blanket

Saddle blanket refers to blankets, pads or fabrics inserted under a saddle. These are used to absorb sweat, cushion the saddle, and protect the horse’s back. Saddle blankets were usually made of wool and cotton and have been used for centuries with saddles.

Category: Artifacts | Ranching


ca 1800’s Saddlebag

Saddlebags sit on the back, side, or front of the saddle. Most attach to the saddle by leather straps and ties.

Category: Artifacts | Ranching