Some New mole traps in my collection--can anyone ID these?

[Steve Albano 21]

I got a number of new mole traps recently, mostly made in UK and some I believe from France. Can anyone ID these traps? Any information on these traps as to date country of origin, name of manufacturer, or date of manufacture would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! May have to do separate uploads on these, as files are a little on the large side.

[Steve Albano 21]

Here's another trap, believe this one's British, but not sure.

[Steve Albano 21]

Not sure where this one is from.....

[Steve Albano 21]

Any ideas on the date of manufacture of something like this? Would this be a commercially produced trap or a home made trap? Also, can anyone explain to me how the triggering mechanism worked on this trap?

Edited March 7, 2010 by Steve Albano

[Steve Albano 21]

Another English trap, I believe, but any info on manufacturer or likely age would be appreciated.

[john b 38]

Steve

The trigger mechanism on that Flat Top and Full Barrel is virtually the same. The spring is bent down allowing the kill loops to hang down in position. There should also be a piece of cord on the end of the spring which passes through a hole in the centre of the trap.

 

The trigger is then inserted into the same hole, from underneath, with the bulk of the trigger inside the trap. The tightness of the trigger holds the cord, which holds the spring.

 

Moley, passing through the trap, knocks the trigger peg, dislodges it slightly, which releases the cord and so the spring, pulling up the loops.

 

Kinda' like this

 

[Dakaras 3]

Last one could be anytime in 1800s I would guess, but no more info than that Im afraid. Mole trappers of that time made there own and that sort was certainly used in England.

[OldTrapCollector 377]

1. French scissor trap by E. Aurouze, Paris Circa 1960 - 70

 

2. J Roberts Patent - James Roberts, Wednesfield, England C1930 onwards

 

3. French scissor trap - unknown maker

 

4. Young's Misterton 'Enterprise' mole trap C1960

 

5. S Lewis & Co., Dudley Circa 1940 onwards - Full barrel mole trap

 

OTC

Edited March 7, 2010 by OldTrapCollector

[Holdaway 2]

1. French scissor trap by E. Aurouze, Paris Circa 1960 - 70

 

2. J Roberts Patent - James Roberts, Wednesfield, England C1930 onwards

 

3. French scissor trap - unknown maker

 

4. Young's Misterton 'Enterprise' mole trap C1960

 

5. S Lewis & Co., Dudley Circa 1940 onwards - Full barrel mole trap

 

OTC

 

Well done mate.

[Steve Albano 21]

OTC, you are a veritable font of mole trap knowledge. Thank you, sir. I'll have to post some more pictures--I didn't know this was going to be so easy for you guys.

 

John B., thanks for the explanation on that trigger mechanism. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out how that was supposed to work. Makes perfect sense now, and quite an ingenious idea.

[trappa 518]

1. French scissor trap by E. Aurouze, Paris Circa 1960 - 70

 

2. J Roberts Patent - James Roberts, Wednesfield, England C1930 onwards

 

3. French scissor trap - unknown maker

 

4. Young's Misterton 'Enterprise' mole trap C1960

 

5. S Lewis & Co., Dudley Circa 1940 onwards - Full barrel mole trap

 

OTC

Respect

[Dakaras 3]

1. French scissor trap by E. Aurouze, Paris Circa 1960 - 70

 

2. J Roberts Patent - James Roberts, Wednesfield, England C1930 onwards

 

3. French scissor trap - unknown maker

 

4. Young's Misterton 'Enterprise' mole trap C1960

 

5. S Lewis & Co., Dudley Circa 1940 onwards - Full barrel mole trap

 

OTC

 

 

Amazing

[J Darcy 5,871]

1. French scissor trap by E. Aurouze, Paris Circa 1960 - 70

 

2. J Roberts Patent - James Roberts, Wednesfield, England C1930 onwards

 

3. French scissor trap - unknown maker

 

4. Young's Misterton 'Enterprise' mole trap C1960

 

5. S Lewis & Co., Dudley Circa 1940 onwards - Full barrel mole trap

 

OTC

 

 

OTC you're the daddy!!!!