This is a vintage antique sample of barbed wire fencing.   This sample features a Francis L. Bestor patent, dated December 04, 1877.  This wire is called "Bestors Loop & Wrapped Two Point on Single Round Line" by collectors. (ref Hagemeier 1508-B) This sample features a single round line wire. Barbs are two pointed made from a single round barbing wire.   Barbing wire is looped double and closed end of loop placed against line wire.  Both ends are spiral wrapped around line wire on each side of the loop. Wire sample is 18" in length. Wire sample shows light pitting.  There are seven barbs. Barbs are fairly well spaced and cut is well centered.  There is some bending of barbs, but no broken or missing barbing points.

We have listed other antique barbed wire samples, and will gladly combine multiple purchases for shipping, when paid on the same invoice.  Please use the "Add to Cart" option next to the buy it now button. Shipping on first wire is $4.50 additional wires are fifty cents each.  I will refund any excessive shipping charges.  Twelve wire samples paid on the same invoice will ship with all shipping charges refunded.  .