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Old gin trap ID #8512990 11/28/25 08:01 PM 11/28/25 08:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	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.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8513003 11/28/25 08:18 PM 11/28/25 08:18 PM
Joined: Jul 2017 Texas USA I IWM trapper
IWM trapper I Joined: Jul 2017 Texas USA	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.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8513009 11/28/25 08:25 PM 11/28/25 08:25 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	Thank you IWM.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8523917 12/14/25 04:16 PM 12/14/25 04:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	TTT once just to see if anyone else has any information on it.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524059 12/14/25 07:16 PM 12/14/25 07:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN	Maybe try the trap collector forum

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524062 12/14/25 07:20 PM 12/14/25 07:20 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	I thought about that backroadsarcher, this forum just gets more traffic so I figured I'd throw it in here first.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524077 12/14/25 07:46 PM 12/14/25 07:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 MN 160user trapper
160user trapper Joined: Jan 2007 MN	You probably got it off some senile old man for pennies on the dollar. I have nothing clever to put here.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524087 12/14/25 07:56 PM 12/14/25 07:56 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	Yes 160. I tucked it in my jacket when he wasn't looking, then remembered that I had to be somewhere and left quickly. Best part is that later that same day, I got to steal a trap off the guys boy. It was a good day of adding to the collection.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524099 12/14/25 08:10 PM 12/14/25 08:10 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN	Sam it looks like you did pretty good. Be careful it doesn't get out of hand. A person runs out of places to hang them.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524107 12/14/25 08:20 PM 12/14/25 08:20 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	Backroadsarcher, it's already started to get bad. 160user was actually one of my first bad influences on traps collecting. I am fortunate to have a good woman that enjoys looking at traps on the wall. We've got them hanging in several spots throughout the house, with a bunch more in my shed.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524113 12/14/25 08:28 PM 12/14/25 08:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 MN 160user trapper
160user trapper Joined: Jan 2007 MN	Originally Posted by Big Sam 160user was actually one of my first bad influences I shortened this to make it more accurate. I have nothing clever to put here.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524131 12/14/25 08:46 PM 12/14/25 08:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN	Originally Posted by Big Sam Backroadsarcher, it's already started to get bad. 160user was actually one of my first bad influences on traps collecting. I am fortunate to have a good woman that enjoys looking at traps on the wall. We've got them hanging in several spots throughout the house, with a bunch more in my shed. She's a good woman and can believe 160 is a bad influence.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: 160user] #8524132 12/14/25 08:50 PM 12/14/25 08:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	Originally Posted by 160user Originally Posted by Big Sam 160user was actually one of my first bad influences I shortened this to make it more accurate. My wife is starting to believe it too.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: backroadsarcher] #8524133 12/14/25 08:52 PM 12/14/25 08:52 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	You are right backroadsarcher, I couldn't have dreamed up a better gal for me. The one problem is that she keeps wanting me to buy 114s. Good problem to have, but it's going to lead to a bunch of overtime for me.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524135 12/14/25 08:54 PM 12/14/25 08:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Frazee, MN	Yes I have been wanting one of them also. Someday, good luck!

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: backroadsarcher] #8524176 12/14/25 09:50 PM 12/14/25 09:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 MN 160user trapper
160user trapper Joined: Jan 2007 MN	Originally Posted by backroadsarcher Yes I have been wanting one of them also. Someday, good luck! I got one years ago from Tim Caven's private stash. When I sold my collector traps years ago, I sold it and have always regretted it. I have nothing clever to put here.

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524501 12/15/25 01:19 PM 12/15/25 01:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by Big Sam 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. I looked it up in my trap collector's book and it said maker unknown, and it was called a loon trap. Very old and was hand forged. Last edited by The Beav; 12/15/25 01:21 PM. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Old gin trap ID [Re: Big Sam] #8524506 12/15/25 01:28 PM 12/15/25 01:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam OP trapper
Big Sam OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	Thank you Beav.

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