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Bunker Bear Trap #8312897
01/15/25 03:32 AM
01/15/25 03:32 AM
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Posts: 19
Grayling, Michigan
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triley Offline OP
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Grayling, Michigan
Looking for information on Bunker Bear traps and any pictures of one. I have not been able to find much information on them.
History? Michigan made in the 1890's? Detachable pan? Hand Forged? Sizes/Models? Teeth on one jaw? Stamps or any ID characteristics?

Thanks,

Tim


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Re: Bunker Bear Trap [Re: triley] #8313645
01/15/25 09:01 PM
01/15/25 09:01 PM
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Davenport, Iowa
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Bunker bear traps were made near Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Henry Bunker was born in 1863, died about 1944ish. Most traps have offset jaws with the teeth on one jaw only. The cross and pan are detached. I have one but haven't figured out how to post pictures on here.

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