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  1. OldTrapCollector
    £8 - 18 each seems to be the going rate on the open market for them (depending upon condition), but as Ditch says they are strong killing traps for your trapline OTC
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    I thought it was mole catcher, but then I have been wrong about a million times already today . . . OTC
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    It is very effective and very easy - use the snare conventionally set at about 12" high as he will have his head up and anchor using the earth anchors (pinned post at the top of this forum) OTC
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    I realise it is the 'modern' way but I really cannot understand why anyone would need a giant heavy battery pack or a huge multi-million candlepower lamp that will illuminate the next county I doubt anyone but a rank amateur should be attempting rifle shots of greater than 250 yards at foxes etc or expecting a running dog to 'course' two fields away without following on foot yourself. I use a small 200,000 CP light and tiny 12 bore cartridge box sized battery pack which is more than adequate, has a low battery drain and does not weigh me down. OTC
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    I stumbled across one up on the hill in the bilberry myself this time last year Ditch, in much the same way. Same size clutch of five too OTC
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    Sounds terrifying - I cannot remember how it must feel . . . OTC
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    My first ever male pied flycatcher flitting along the lane - what a handsome bird! I have never seen one before and I have to say it was a bit of a treat to see one. OTC
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    Hi gents, I just wondered if anyone had heard of the likely importer or retailer of the new DOC series of traps recently included in the Spring Traps Approval Order variation. I have attempted to get them direct from source in NZ but it didn't get very far - I sourced some information to the chief designer and technician on other killer traps and then he just went quiet on me for some reason? I would like to get one of each of the 3 sizes, in both mild and stainless steels if possible purely for my own interest and collection. Anyone know?? OTC
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    From a trap collector's point of view I have 2 seperate issues here ~ I have traps made 200 years ago and their springs are as strong as the day they were made - testament to the quality of engineering and manufacture back in the days of the Empire. Perhaps this shows just how poor quality modern 'British' traps really are? I looked with interest at the pics of the mole traps he has in use there - and noticed that those scissor traps he was using are stamped with a name on them. Anyone know what type they are exactly? Is it TRAP MAN I can see stamped there?? OTC
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    I think Ben E King sang the original version OTC
  11. OldTrapCollector
    It's a bit 'wet' but Just My Imagination by the Temptations is a song I could never tire of listening to For the dancefloor Jimmy Mack, Needle in a Haystack, Ghost In My House take some beating. Classic sounds OTC
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    Me too - and what was the idea of rice pudding with a lake of strawberry jam floating in the middle all about though . . . ?? OTC
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    I have a few different 'harpoon' spear type mole traps myself, some Dutch, English and US in origin (including a couple of Olmsted traps), but all variations on a common theme. The English 'Anglo Impassables' were patented back in 1888 by W Reed from Cornwall and I have seen about 8 variations of the same trap. Most were not marked but some have stamped ANGLO IMPASSABLE or CALLINGTON on them. The Dutch variants have MOLKAT stamped on theirs. The US Victor traps, Miles Reddick and others are pretty common steel strap variations still available for purchase today over on your side of the big pon
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    Shame about the brittle cast iron leg on that Olmsted trap Steve, but then I suppose if I was made in 1886 I could expect similar flaws in my physical appearance couldn't I? OTC
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    Let me know if you need any other pictures of odd mole traps Tyke - I can probably help you out there OTC
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    That's all I would have added Woodga - a solid steel sheet door would stop that, or a locking device. I have also had experience of cats clawing through the mesh to get the bait and setting it off (watched them do it), a quick second wrap with 1/2" x 1" fine mesh at the bait end would stop that too. It looks heavy which is good from the point of view that the fox cannot tip it once he's in and get out that way which also happens - that can be avoided by a foot long wire staple put through the base into the ground at the front and back. OTC
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    Micky, If you're feeling flush there is a pretty rare one on US eBay right now - a LaValley Clutch Trap - have a look http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-ALEXANDER-LAVALLE...1QQcmdZViewItem This one is a Cooper Humane clutch trap made in 1927 - similar sort of jaws, only double this time. OTC
  18. OldTrapCollector
    I would give anything to see his face as he watches those . . . priceless! Typical bullsh*t snaring, from so-called trappers that have no idea at all OTC
  19. OldTrapCollector
    Hold the trap so that the base is away from you, with your left thumb in the loop - fingers under the base, and your right thumb on top of the wire jaw with fingers underneath. Just squeeze your hands together and the jaws will open. Engage the safety catch over the wire jaw as soon as you can, then engage the tongue under the tiller. Simple really OTC
  20. OldTrapCollector
    They have a pressure plate like most mole traps do except when Mr Mole pushes it up he is not met by squeezing jaws or spears but by a charge of lead. Many were made from old WW2 rifle actions on the continent, that one you have found there is a modern copy of an old type. OTC
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    Well I didn't know that! Thanks Byron, I thought that Mother Nature had really got herself muddled up OTC
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    I went out for a walk today as usual, and took in a bit of countryside I used to frequent when I was a lad and heard the unmistakeable call of a chiff-chaff singing. Has any one else heard any summer migrants this early? It seems a bit odd but I know what I heard! OTC
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    Nice crisp shots those Dawn OTC
  24. OldTrapCollector
    There seem to be a few folks experiencing the same 'problem' > click on 'options' (top right of the page) and select standard view OTC
  25. OldTrapCollector
    sounds like Ditch has a Scottish cousin Spot on Ossie!! I was just thinking that!!! Sounds just like him . . . PMSL OTC
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