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Government traps #5620029
08/24/16 06:02 PM
08/24/16 06:02 PM
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East OK & West AR
Okiecntry Offline OP
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I've started collecting in several directions including traps with teeth, #0 traps, double jaw traps, and the latest being Government marked traps. I have list the government marked traps that I have and ones I know are available that I will look for, but wanted to get input to list others available. I know there are some state #3N's, what state do you have? Post pictures of ones you have. Thanks!

#3N Victor - base "Property of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service"
#3N Victor - base "Property of US", dog knot stake attached
#3N Victor - commerative in box - not really gov't but just goes with them
#4N Victor - jaws "US", base "Property of the United States"
#4 Newhouse - ATC - jaws "US" & base "Property of U.S."
need - various other Newhouse
need - #3 Gibbs U.S. Standard - jaws marked US, some baseplates stamped
need - #4 Gibbs U.S. Standard " "
need - #4X Gibbs U.S. Standard " "
need - #4 Hudson Bay - U.S. Government on pan
need - #4 Hudson Bay - offset - U.S. Government on pan

Last edited by Okiecntry; 08/24/16 06:03 PM.
Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620092
08/24/16 07:04 PM
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I have 3Ns from Washington State, Colorado, Wyoming. Sorry no pictures.


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Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620279
08/24/16 10:25 PM
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I have 3N's from US, USF&WS, California, Washington, and Colorado.
4N Property of US
3 Newhouse with Property of US on pan
4 Newhouse Property of US
44 Newhouse Property of US
14 Newhouse Property of US
48 Newhouse Washington, CG&F, OSGC
4 1/2 ATC State of Colorado
3 Gibbs US Standard Base marked US
#2 Victor DCS marked Property of Penna Game Commission
Not computer savvy enough to post pictures and the kids are off at college.

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620433
08/25/16 07:41 AM
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My "best" Govt trap is a 114 ATC with "Property of Province of Quebec"

Anyone have that one?

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Re: Government traps [Re: Zagman] #5620517
08/25/16 09:06 AM
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I have a Oneida Newhouse #114 from Canada also. It has GPQ stamped on the bottom of the cross. I was told that these traps were given to trappers to trap wolves in Quebec.

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620525
08/25/16 09:14 AM
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Here is a S Newhouse # 3 stamped Wyoming Game Dept and top of jaws stamped WYO. Trap had a tag attached to chain USF&W Casper WY.

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620532
08/25/16 09:18 AM
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Arizona
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Victor No 1 U S Fish & Wildlife Service

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620549
08/25/16 09:29 AM
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Arizona
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3N Victor Property of State of California

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620581
08/25/16 09:45 AM
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Great information! So there are some small Victors also. The USF&W tag is cool.

Seems like all of the state 3Ns are from western states. Anyone have any from say Oklahoma or Arkansas? Or other central or eastern states?

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620601
08/25/16 09:57 AM
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Well, I went and bought another trap last night after making this original post. It is a Livestock Protection Company (LPC) trap with APHIS/USDA on the pan. I have to admit I didn't know what APHIS stood for and had to look it up - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It also has ADC on top of the pan and I'm guessing that is Animal Damage Control.

Another funny thing is I don't know what size it is but my guess is #3 1/2.

Does anyone know if these are common or uncommon? I got it for close to the price of a regular LPC so I think I did okay on the price.



Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620676
08/25/16 11:14 AM
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Central Texas - Erath- Real Co...
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LPC #3 1\2 - 6 1\8" jaws
LPC #4 - 6 3\8" jaws
LPC #7 - 6 7\8" jaws.


---- CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE----Bye, Bye Miss American Pie----
Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620701
08/25/16 11:52 AM
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I have a few U.S.Govt. marked traps. My favorite Tx. trap is stamped:
TPACA - Tx. Predatory Animal Control Assn. - they were issued in 1929.


---- CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE----Bye, Bye Miss American Pie----
Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5620908
08/25/16 03:32 PM
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Arizona
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Here is a Newhouse # 4 stamped Property of Pecos County

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5621154
08/25/16 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: Okiecntry
Well, I went and bought another trap last night after making this original post. It is a Livestock Protection Company (LPC) trap with APHIS/USDA on the pan. I have to admit I didn't know what APHIS stood for and had to look it up - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It also has ADC on top of the pan and I'm guessing that is Animal Damage Control.

Another funny thing is I don't know what size it is but my guess is #3 1/2.

Does anyone know if these are common or uncommon? I got it for close to the price of a regular LPC so I think I did okay on the price.





I think you were a little quicker on the "BUY IT NOW" button than I was...But not by much!!!! wink

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5621258
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Pratt Wood Rat Trap Property of U S Biological Survey

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5621353
08/25/16 08:35 PM
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Check out the government trap I just listed on ebay, 114 Newhouse with WN SDG.

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5621512
08/25/16 10:22 PM
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Nice Govt. traps Don, Thanks for posting the pictures. I thought for sure you knew what an APHIS is. Those are the little bugs that suck the life out of plants buddy. LOL


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Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5621549
08/25/16 10:51 PM
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I'm not sure if this counts as a government trap but a collector told me I should take that square piece off and the pan might be stamped US GOVERNMENT.

Re: Government traps [Re: Okiecntry] #5621782
08/26/16 08:50 AM
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Dale, it will have the arched stamped Property of Us on the round pan under the square. Take a chisel and cut the rivet's off and you will be able to see it. LOL


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Re: Government traps [Re: Nhousecattrapper] #5623838
08/28/16 12:02 PM
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North Cass Co. Minnesota
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Originally Posted By: Nhousecattrapper
Dale, it will have the arched stamped Property of Us on the round pan under the square. Take a chisel and cut the rivet's off and you will be able to see it. LOL

Nothing under there but a rusty pan. I think next time I better seek professional advice.....

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