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Victor #1 LS with short spring #7038382
11/04/20 07:36 PM 11/04/20 07:36 PM
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Kentucky
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It was given to me a while back and I can make out a “1” on the pan so I know the size. But the thing is the spring is probably 1 - 1.5” shorter than a newer #1. But it is a STOUT little sucker! Is this normal trap or do I have a gem lol? I appreciate any help

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Re: Victor #1 LS with short spring [Re: KYtrapper2005] #7038787
11/05/20 12:52 AM 11/05/20 12:52 AM
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very common trap. sorry.
Re: Victor #1 LS with short spring [Re: KYtrapper2005] #7038839
11/05/20 02:28 AM 11/05/20 02:28 AM
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Just an ordinary user. Sorry.

There are a few trappers that prefer the short spring model, especially in certain places. I’ve been able to get an extra 50 cents per trap, if I can find the right buyer. But that was a few years back when fur prices were better.

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Re: Victor #1 LS with short spring [Re: KYtrapper2005] #7039120
11/05/20 12:04 PM 11/05/20 12:04 PM
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Thank you I didn’t figure it was anything special I just wanted to ask.

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Re: Victor #1 LS with short spring [Re: KYtrapper2005] #7039163
11/05/20 01:23 PM 11/05/20 01:23 PM
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Others have dealt with value. I will give a bit of info on when and why. The short wide spring Victor traps were manufactured during WWII for a brief period. Some say it was an effort to save steel which was in short supply at the time. Many #1 traps were made and they are not collectible unless in new unused condition. A very few #0 and #2 traps were made and both are quite collectible, especially the 0s.
Re: Victor #1 LS with short spring [Re: cohunt] #7039241
11/05/20 02:55 PM 11/05/20 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cohunt
Others have dealt with value. I will give a bit of info on when and why. The short wide spring Victor traps were manufactured during WWII for a brief period. Some say it was an effort to save steel which was in short supply at the time. Many #1 traps were made and they are not collectible unless in new unused condition. A very few #0 and #2 traps were made and both are quite collectible, especially the 0s.

Thank you that is great info!!

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Re: Victor #1 LS with short spring [Re: KYtrapper2005] #7054432
11/18/20 05:04 PM 11/18/20 05:04 PM
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Cohunt, you mentioned number 0's with short spring are quite collectible, how much do they go for and how much shorter is the spring?

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