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Victor 4N, is there such a thing? #6186965
03/13/18 10:50 PM
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I got three victor number four long springs with cast jaws. They don't have the 3n chain, are they 4ns? What might they be worth in fair condition.


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Re: Victor 4N, is there such a thing? [Re: kansaskoons] #6186972
03/13/18 10:58 PM
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Could be just old #4s back when most jaws were cast? Nancy is the T-man expert on traps she knows her stuff!


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Re: Victor 4N, is there such a thing? [Re: kansaskoons] #6186982
03/13/18 11:10 PM
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Cast jaw victor 3s and 4s are common. I'm pretty sure the 4N was made and will have the 3N style cast jaws. Offset with the tips turned up and a cast clevis. I've had a bunch of cast jaw 4s but only one that looked just like a 3N except for the size.

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Re: Victor 4N, is there such a thing? [Re: kansaskoons] #6187002
03/13/18 11:35 PM
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I think they are just cast jaw 4s then, thanks.


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Re: Victor 4N, is there such a thing? [Re: kansaskoons] #6187013
03/13/18 11:51 PM
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Yes, there is a 4N Victor long spring trap. Not made for very long. In complete, stock condition, they do have collector value.

The 2 features to look for that make it a 4N -

- Cast jaws that are very slightly offset
- 30 inches of twist link chain with a fairly heavy barrel swivel on the end and a heavy clevicebattaching the chain to the spring.

There are lots and lots of Victor # 4 double longs with cast jaws that are not 4N. Those cast jaws are NOT offset.

One other thing, the pan on a 3N or 4N trap will be an ordinary # 3 or # 4 pan. No special markings.


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Re: Victor 4N, is there such a thing? [Re: kansaskoons] #6187048
03/14/18 01:23 AM
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Alot of the 4ns had a mid chain newhouse swivel they are a very nice and collectable trap

Re: Victor 4N, is there such a thing? [Re: kansaskoons] #6187050
03/14/18 01:50 AM
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There was one on the trap shed recently.


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