I was visiting with some friends the other day, and came upon a box of old traps. There were a few really nice traps in there, some #1 newhouses and a couple old triumphs and Blake and Lambs. The coolest thing in there was what I would call a dogless gin trap, not sure if that's the proper name. I looked it over and the only mark I can find is "350" on the spring near the jaw. I'm guessing that it's European made, but that's about all I can guess on. If any of you would happen to have any knowledge on the trap, I would greatly appreciate you sharing. Hope you're all having a good day.

Not a gin trap. It is an oval base tilt-pan (sometimes described as a traverse pan). Made in Europe and popular during early French-Canadian fur trade.

I have no idea what the number means or when it was applied.

Neat little trap.

Thank you IWM.