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S. Newhouse No. 4 Wolf Trap Set C. 1895-1911

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 750.00 USD
S. Newhouse No. 4 Wolf Trap Set C. 1895-1911
Offered for bidding on this lot is a set of three S. Newhouse Number 4 Wolf Traps, circa 1895-1911. These traps have a jaw spread of, 6 1/2 inches. It is a favorite with those who trap and hunt for a living in the Northwest and Canada. It is also extensively used for trapping the smaller wolves and coyotes in the western stock raising regions. These extremely versatile traps will hold almost any game up to a small black bear. Each trap is stamped on the pressure plate with "S. Newhouse - Oneida Community N.Y. - No. 4". The condition of these traps varies from fair - good, one trap still has its original forged iron link tree chain, while it is believed two have add-on forged iron tree links. One is stamped on the pressure plate with "Pat SEPT. 2671" and is also the only trap with "W.H. PAGE" stamped on the bottom runner. Each trap measures approximately 18" long without the length of the chain, 4 1/2" tall, and 5 3/8" deep at the width of the catch.