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Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith #6899615
06/14/20 07:03 PM
06/14/20 07:03 PM
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was able to snag this one up, but no makers mark. It is definitely a blacksmith special as it is actually pretty crude. Now if it was one of the OLD OLD ones, that would be cool. I'm not super versed in trapping, but antiques i'm there. The chain looks forge welded. It has a what I think is a really cool repair on one of the jaws. Back then you didn't just buy another, you fixed what you had. Anymore info about age, place of manufacturer, and anything would be great. By the way, I think the repair gives it some awesome character. Thanks for any help.

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Re: Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith [Re: Antiques850] #6899913
06/15/20 02:35 AM
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Your trap looks to be a Newhouse. The original cast pan has been replaced with a forged one. The swivel is original but the chain from clevis to clevis is not original. It most likely dates to around 1900, plus or minus a few years.

Re: Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith [Re: snakecollector] #6900154
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thanks for the info. I have been researching as much as I can. Is it possible this newhouse #15? Also is the black on it look to be a dip? Thanks


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Re: Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith [Re: Antiques850] #6900182
06/15/20 01:06 PM
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is this trap for bear? nice trap!

Re: Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith [Re: tellereisen] #6900185
06/15/20 01:14 PM
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Yes Tellerisen. I think it would have to be at 29" with 11" jaws. I believe it is a #15


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Re: Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith [Re: Antiques850] #6900187
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Originally Posted by LuvAntiques
Yes Tellerisen. I think it would have to be at 29" with 11" jaws. I believe it is a #5

great! thank you smile

Re: Help I.D. Old Trap with Cool Repair - Blacksmith [Re: Antiques850] #6900293
06/15/20 03:57 PM
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With an 11" jaw spread, it is a #15. The black on the trap is likely paint.

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