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Posted By: dayn

Old mole trap - 12/08/19 12:11 AM

Was wondering if anyone had info on an old mole trap i inherited back in the 80s name is ALVAU MOLE TRAP SEATTLE WA its on the cover of this book, the one on the right>>>>> https://sterlingfur.com/marsh-mole-traps-a-collectors-manual/ I dont have the book, was trying to figure out rarity and a ball park value, thanks in advance
Posted By: dayn

Re: Old mole trap - 12/08/19 01:20 AM

I just now found the patent page, its an early 30s patent, interesting read
Posted By: dayn

Re: Old mole trap - 12/08/19 01:38 AM

https://patents.google.com/patent/US1918582A/en
Posted By: bigmac2

Re: Old mole trap - 12/11/19 02:35 PM

I usually see them sell in the $50 - $70 range. Depending on condition.
Posted By: dayn

Re: Old mole trap - 12/14/19 01:46 AM

This one had all the wood components that sometimes rot or get powder post, steve albano of trapline traps traded me 2 dozen mole traps for it, we are both happy
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