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Holly grail of traps #7666197
09/06/22 06:54 PM
09/06/22 06:54 PM
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Surry county, NC
G Hose Offline OP
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What is the holly grail of traps? The special one that everyone is looking for?
Just curious, I know nothing about trap collecting, but am curious what the special trap is.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666224
09/06/22 07:39 PM
09/06/22 07:39 PM
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SW Pa
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SW Pa
My unicorn is a Montgomery longspring digger.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666271
09/06/22 09:02 PM
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South Dakota
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This will be a fun thread! My most wanted would be a #6 Hart with C Hart Warranted springs.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666296
09/06/22 09:56 PM
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the holy grail of traps is the 999 Newhouse but there is only one and it will never be for sale

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666363
09/07/22 03:29 AM
09/07/22 03:29 AM
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centrel PA
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For me it’s a #6 Blake and lamb bear trap in mint condition

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666455
09/07/22 08:21 AM
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NY
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rendezvous Offline
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I don't have a "Holy Grail" I do have traps that sparks my imagination and want, an Up To Date mouse trap, Gibbs Armadillo Trap and the Toy Wheel mouse trap are a few, but the condition and price has to challenge my imagination and want...


Let's go Brandon!
Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666754
09/07/22 06:13 PM
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The Live Bait Trap - manufactured in Norfolk NE (of which I live 20 miles from). Unlike PA or NY, OH, MI, or CT, where traps were/are manufactured, any traps made here (other than an occasional Sterling) seem extremely scarce around their original home.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666788
09/07/22 07:43 PM
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Mine would be a Northwoods bear trap. There was only a handful made. I have just about every other Northwoods but that one.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666798
09/07/22 07:49 PM
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Surry county, NC
G Hose Offline OP
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Most of these I have no idea what they are. Maybe post some pics?

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666913
09/07/22 10:54 PM
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Tennessee
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An Abbey & McLeod 5, 15 or 6 - not picky.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7666930
09/07/22 11:24 PM
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All day everyday is the pinch pan victors as I can still use them on the line and they make an excellent decoration piece in good condition.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7667766
09/09/22 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by G Hose
Most of these I have no idea what they are. Maybe post some pics?

YES I would like to see some pictures also Kevin That # 6 Blake and Lamb must be pretty rare .

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7668499
09/10/22 09:58 AM
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I already have mine,,,it’s the one that got me started well over 60 years ago,,,inherited from
my wife’s grandpa,,,,100% hand made,,,I had it dated by a major hand forged collector it dated
to mid 19th century,,,,note the jaw posts are forged into the base,,,,,goes to my oldest son,,,

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Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7668504
09/10/22 10:02 AM
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Nice PaulB!

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7668906
09/10/22 11:10 PM
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utah
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First model newhouse 2 1\2 riveted teeth. First model newhouse 114 stamped pan #4 springs...

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7691355
10/13/22 10:43 AM
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el vado, nm
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I have the KB prototypes that Kurt and I had made was a very interesting time in my life, also the #4 Newhouses my son bought.

Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7699570
10/24/22 04:20 PM
10/24/22 04:20 PM
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Ames, IA
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I'd like a Gibbs Armadillo Trap with setter and instructions laugh


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Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: rendezvous] #7700189
10/25/22 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rendezvous
I don't have a "Holy Grail" I do have traps that sparks my imagination and want, an Up To Date mouse trap, Gibbs Armadillo Trap and the Toy Wheel mouse trap are a few, but the condition and price has to challenge my imagination and want...



One down, many to go...

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Let's go Brandon!
Re: Holly grail of traps [Re: G Hose] #7756161
12/27/22 10:26 PM
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Va
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Mine is the triumph master grip 34x triple clutch I have found one but had to pass it by because of price.


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