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?

WissMiss might be able to help.

I've seen many here in France. They are called egg traps. You set the trap and put an egg on the pan.

Fox and martens get caught by the neck.

Google piege a oeuf.

Finally I answered a trap question.

Pete

Savell....

Sorry for the late reply. I don't get coverage in my woodshop.

Yes there are many people in France who share your name. Some of them would even be welcome at your next tri tip BBQ. Most probably not. Too far left to hang with folks like you.


Pete

Savell, sounds like your French cousins are basically Yankees , LOL,LOL

Actually, now that I'm in the house at the PC, I found out that there aren't as many as I thought, but some.

So the odds of any of them enjoying the BBQ probably went down, but since there aren't so many, I can take care of them myself.

I also learned there is a link from the English name Saville. You might be part English to boot. I'm not sure if on Tman that's a good thing or not.

Pete

Saville still sounds more french than english. Please don't tell Savell he might also be english, he already has enough shame on his plate.

Might be Norman French, now English...basically Vikings, lol

Sounds like you got a lot of French-Yankee blood in you, ol' boy. You got something to be proud of after all.

Well that changes everything. I always wondered if maybe you might be as good as me. Now we know.

You're gonna need to sign up fellow raiders...I bet you won't have trouble rounding up a posse!.

Remember Vikings sold their captives into slavery...gotta pay the expenses of keeping a crew!, lol

Imagine Carl would buy all the mescins you can round up Savell if the price is right.