Does anyone know the manufacturing dates of the Oval wrap around clamp and the Oval top any info would be appreciated thanks

Mike, The steer horn clamp is illustrated in the Oneida Community catalogs into 1910, then the illustration changes to the oval top clamp. I have not seen any documentation on the wrap around clamp but I assume that it was the first model of the oval top until they realized that it was not necessary to spend the extra time and material for the wrap.

Thanks Dean...I was just wanting to make sure I was matching my clamps up with the right era of traps

Are the clamps marked in any way?

The Oval tops that I have are not marked,my steer horn clamps are marked with a 5 for the #5 trap a 6 for the #6 trap

Thanks Mike!

Just came upon this thread..... Great info on the difference between the steer horn and the two different ovals. I have a smaller one that, I'm assuming, is for a #4 size trap.

I tried to post pics but having trouble.

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So Newhouse is not stamped on them anywhere?

The Newhouse setting clamps are not marked with a name. The earlier ones do have the size embossed on them. The #4 and 5 size clamps in Muskrats photo are Newhouse but the larger, #6 size clamp is not, probably a Herters. Notice the long neck on the screw handle, the Newhouse clamps are short. I have not seen a Newhouse, tear drop #6 clamp, only #4 and 5. The ATC, Newhouse #6 size clamps all have the oval or round top.

The Newhouse clamps have a narrower spin on the back as well as a shorter neck on the screw handle.


Some Newhouse clamps, all but the tear drop #6 clamp, it is most likely Herters. Also note that on the steer horn clamps, there is a narrow model for the forged spring traps and a wide model for the machine spring that have a wider neck. In this photo, the #6 steer horn and the #5 next to it are the wide model and the #5 steer horn on the right is the narrow model. .

Awesome. Thank you.

I just purchased this on e-bay and was wondering if it might be a Newhouse or if it might be a later reproduction? It wasn't listed as a trap clamp and I got it really cheap even if it is a reproduction.

Thanks!

Not Newhouse, see my post above.

Thanks snakecollector! You have an awesome collector there. I only paid $15.99 and that includes shipping so it will look okay hanging up with my Newhouse #5. Only a few people will know the difference (probably none that will visit my house). LOL

hello, i would like to know what the measurements are on a #6 steer horn trap clamp base is on the narrow and wide models. what is the value for a #6 steer horn? a #5 wrap around oval top and a #5 regular oval top? were any clamps made with the standing bear stamp? all clamps are in nice shape. thanks randy