Old bear trap

[Northwoods]

While scouting this afternoon I found this old Newhouse No. 5 trap. I lugged that sucker out of the woods and after hosing it off it appears to be in pretty good shape. I know some of these traps are worth some money. Any ideas on the value?

 

[mevertsen]

No idea on the value. But that is way cool.

 

[Elktrack]

Ask @psinclair

 

[Gellar]

Ai over view:

 

[brymoore]

Awesome find!

 

[MTTW]

Not sure on the value, but I wouldn't turn loose of that unless I needed money pretty bad. Great find.

 

[Nick87]

Not sure on the value, but I wouldn't turn loose of that unless I needed money pretty bad. Great find.

This.

 

[antlerradar]

Call me jealous. I have found a few traps over the years, but finding an old bear trap would be next level.

 

[elkantlers]

While scouting this afternoon I found this old Newhouse No. 5 trap. I lugged that sucker out of the woods and after hosing it off it appears to be in pretty good shape. I know some of these traps are worth some money. Any ideas on the value?

That is an incredible find. Take another picture or two with a soda can next to it for reference. Your pictures don't do it justice.

 

[Sask hunter]

Cool find!

 

[gonhunting247]

We have 2. One was my Dad's the other was given to my brother by our old friend and neighbor before he passed away from cancer.
They both got a lot of use between 1950- the early 70s in our neck of the woods
Great find. I wouldn't sell. But if you do please let me know
It would be cool to know the stories behind it!