[deanna]

100 years old. They came with a split chain, clevis and drag. Most are not complete.

One of the wolf traps say s. newhouse kenwood ny. Is this an older trap before Mr Newhouse joined the Oneida Community? Any idea on its value range?

 

[furandhides]

One of the wolf traps say s. newhouse kenwood ny. Is this an older trap before Mr Newhouse joined the Oneida Community? Any idea on its value range?

The Kenwood is older. Are the springs stamped and how legible? Does it have the split chain with snap,etc.. Lots to consider

 

[boatsnavy]

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

We found this trap in a New England barn that dates back to 1776. Over time it has rehabbed and still stands today on land with a newer home.

Any idea if this could be a piece original to the barn? There are no identifiable maker’s marks.

Any thoughts on how to clean this up safely for display if it is worthy?

Thank you so much.

 

[furandhides]

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

We found this trap in a New England barn that dates back to 1776. Over time it has rehabbed and still stands today on land with a newer home.

Any idea if this could be a piece original to the barn? There are no identifiable maker’s marks.

Any thoughts on how to clean this up safely for display if it is worthy?

Thank you so much.

Square pan victor. Modern. No value.

 

[boatsnavy]

So sad. Thanks for the quick reply. I'll pretend its special.

 

[stanley798]

 

[stanley798]

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I found this old trap while deer hunting in west Texas. I know it was made in the late 1800s dut I'm not sure of the value any help would be greatly appreciated. Wasn't sure exactly how to do the photos and accidentally posted them first.

 

[furandhides]

I found this old trap while deer hunting in west Texas. I know it was made in the late 1800s dut I'm not sure of the value any help would be greatly appreciated. Wasn't sure exactly how to do the photos and accidentally posted them first.

Its missing the chain. Just some wired on make do. I sold one at the nationals a few years ago VG cond. all original. $100

 

[stanley798]

Its missing the chain. Just some wired on make do. I sold one at the nationals a few years ago VG cond. all original. $100

Thanks for the information I was just curious if it was worth anything at all. I don't trap I live in Louisiana mostly hunt and fish.

 

[tim culp]

can any one tell what kind of trap this is? I would say it is a 1 1/2 and dogless.

I can't find any markings on it.

 

[furandhides]

can any one tell what kind of trap this is? I would say it is a 1 1/2 and dogless. View attachment 210088 I can't find any markings on it.

Looks to me like an All Steel

 

[solohunter]

I have this 36 inch monster bear trap in the garage, northern mich garage item,, obviously hand made and has S.VAUGHN stamped in several places on it,, no chain just the trap, any ideas on it ??

 

[furandhides]

Blacksmith made trap, had two springs poor tension, put helpers on after awhile. Seen it before. The jaws are double pinned to the base so not as old as single pinned. Nice stamping. Most traps didn't necessarily have chains.

 

[solohunter]

Blacksmith made trap, had two springs poor tension, put helpers on after awhile. Seen it before. The jaws are double pinned to the base so not as old as single pinned. Nice stamping. Most traps didn't necessarily have chains.

So with that info is there anyway to guess at the age of the trap, ? And Vaughn would have Been the
blacksmith,,, now I have some research to do, its probably worth the $25 a guy offered me to hang on his cabin wall eh?? Didn't jump at that offer ,

 

[furandhides]

Yes, Vaughn was the forger. You wish it would have been stamped M. STANDISH. LOL From the patina on the iron, and style, late 1800s, would be my guess. Might have been the only one the guy made.

 

[solohunter]

Yes, Vaughn was the forger. You wish it would have been stamped M. STANDISH. LOL From the patina on the iron, and style, late 1800s, would be my guess. Might have been the only one the guy made.

so far have found only one blacksmith / s. Vaughn, town of franklin, Williamson co tenn. 1832,,,, eyes hurt,,, any ballpark value on this type of trap ??

 

[furandhides]

so far have found only one blacksmith / s. Vaughn, town of franklin, Williamson co tenn. 1832,,,, eyes hurt,,, any ballpark value on this type of trap ??

It's not a known maker, so that hurts. Probably in the $500 area. Interest in this type of trap is not like that of say a No.6 Newhouse.

 

[solohunter]

It's not a known maker, so that hurts. Probably in the $500 area. Interest in this type of trap is not like that of say a No.6 Newhouse.

OK thanks for the info, I will do more searching on Vaughn later, he stamped the trap in about five places,

 

[Justin]

I have been thinking about this for a while now and this seems to be the best place to ask. I'm getting older and I really don't have any younger family that is interested in my trapping collection. I wondered what you guys will do with yours. Do we have a trapping museum in Michigan? I think I'm gonna donate what I have if we do.

 

[multibeard]

There is a trapper cabin museum some where in Northern Michigan. I remember a bunch of us from the old SMTA throwing money on the table after one of our members funerals and purchasing a bear trap to hang in that cabin in the members honor.

This old mind can not remember where it is at but do remember stopping to see that the trap was there.
Grayling maybe??