The traps are enormous, but the springs are weak. The pan is almost like a bowl. If I had to guess, I would think they would work for ducks and geese, catching them by the neck.



Keith

I believe they are called English "Gin" traps. If you post this on the Trap Collectors forum I am sure some of the fine gents there will help you out.

They come out of Europe. I saw them when I was in Spain. The Spanish said they were rabbit traps. For their size they were real weak. I had one I got in Spain and gave it to Bridger Fur for their trap collection.

I got excited when I saw those traps from a distance. Most of those are close to 20" long. The springs don't seem like they would hold anything with any fight in it. The guy said he had more of them in his trailer.

Is there any value in those traps?

I posted them on the trap collector's forum too.

Keith

Not saying they are stronger enough to hold a larger furbearer. However, most people always fail to put the priority on the "trap locking up" , the lever keeping the jaws tight. If it was really a matter of spring strength most traps would not hold a larger animal for long. Springs need to close the trap fast enough that the animal can't react quickly a pull its foot away before the jaws shut. At that point it becomes only necessary for the springs to hold the lever up so that jaws can not separate.

That makes good sense.

Keith

I have been out of collecting for quite a few years now but as I recall they had minimal value, mostly because they have no makers name on them. If I had to GUESS, $10 each or so.

What were they asking and how many did you take home?