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Victor Weasel snap traps #7144825
01/19/21 03:43 PM
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Anyone know the time period these traps were made ? And value of them . [Linked Image]

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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7145485
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My guide(2016) list them $25 in excellent condition and $10 in good condition. But I do see them sell at $30-$40 on ebay fairly regularly. Not sure exactly when manufactured?


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7147315
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Thanks rendezvous , I cant find any information on the internet about them.


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7148067
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I couldn't find any information on them either. They seem to be very popular or collectable though, it's a neat little trap.

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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7148174
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theres an earlier one also,has a picture of a weasel on it in blue ink

Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: traphound] #7148351
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Originally Posted by traphound
theres an earlier one also,has a picture of a weasel on it in blue ink



Do you have a picture of one? How rare?


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7148644
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yes ,will have to find the trap and take a pic

Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7148721
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trying to figure out how to post pics

Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7149202
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Traphound do you have any idea of time period they were made, both types ?


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7149553
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I am nor sure of dates

Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7149755
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I am sure they started in the early to mid 1950’s,,,At least that is what is in my fuzzy memory,,,I would really like to see a picture of the one with a weasel on it,,,


This picture is from a 1960 Hawbaker brochure,,,Note the ad does not say anything about it being new to the market,,

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This picture is from a 1963 Hawbaker supply catalog,,,says basically the same thing as the 1960 ad, but does show a price increase,,

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This picture is from a 1957 F C Taylor supply catalog,,,it is labeled Victor Rat trap,,note has different bait plate than the official weasel trap,,,the ad for this trap states also suitable for weasels,,,Taylor was using this ad into their 1970’s catalog,,could not find a mention of the official weasel trap in any of my Taylor catalogs,,

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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7149821
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Thanks PaulB ,At least we know 1960 for sure.


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7149876
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Good Information right there PaulB... I know a T-Man member that has the stamping block that was used for the graphics and lettering on this trap....

Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7149925
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Great information right there for sure, thank you.

A little off-topic... I know they made an "Official" Mouse Trap with the wire pedal. Did they ever make an "Official" Rat Trap with the wire pedal?


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7150243
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Okay, You guys seam to be running in circles here. I will help you out. Maybe this won't be deleted.

The "Official Rat Catchers" trap was patented in 1911 and manufactured by Oneida Community. It was developed in conjunction with U.S. government agencies. Oneida Community sold out it's Rat and Mouse trap manufacturing business to the Animal Trap Company of America in 1924. The A.T.C. first put The "Official Weasel Trap" in their 1931 catalog.

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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: snakecollector] #7150263
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Thanks for sharing, welcome back, missed your trap knowledge!


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7150355
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4zebra61, You are welcome. Glad to help when I can.

Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7150365
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Both the "Official Rat Catchers Trap" and the first model "Official Weasel Trap" have directions printed on the back.
Here is the first and second model Weasel traps reverse side.
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For comparison, hare are two different "Official Rat Catchers Traps, front and back.
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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7150391
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Very helpful ,. Good information on these traps are hard to come across. Thank you very much .


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Re: Victor Weasel snap traps [Re: coyote addict] #7150852
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snakecollector, I had thought I had read something about an "Official" Rat Trap but couldn't find it again and began doubting what I had actually read. The information you have provided on these traps is amazing and greatly appreciated. Yes, thank you very much.


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