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Union hardware #2 dls #5535879 05/28/16 08:25 PM 05/28/16 08:25 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC Tim H. OP trapper
Tim H. OP trapper Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC	Hi everyone, I picked up a union hardware #2 dls for $7 at a flea market a while back. I don't know much about old traps, but it seems to be in good condition except that the dog is missing. Any ideas what it's worth? Thanks, Tim "The man who goes to sea for pleasure would go to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to pass the time!"

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5536376 05/29/16 01:41 PM 05/29/16 01:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 362 Washington state cascade trapper
cascade trapper Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 362 Washington state	Hi Tim, I don't know much about union hardware traps. So I looked it up in The Trap Collectors Guide. According to the guide you've done very well. $250.00 for good to $350.00 for excellent. However since your trap does not have the dog on it. The value most likely will be significantly less.

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5536517 05/29/16 04:28 PM 05/29/16 04:28 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC Tim H. OP trapper
Tim H. OP trapper Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC	$250! When I was picking through the pile of traps I bought it from, it stood out from the rest, so I bought it thinking it might be worth $30, tops. How much is "significantly less?" $100? I appreciate the help! Tim "The man who goes to sea for pleasure would go to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to pass the time!"

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5536695 05/29/16 07:32 PM 05/29/16 07:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 351 Missouri T trapper48 trapper
trapper48 trapper T Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 351 Missouri	Tim, Condition means a lot when it comes to old traps, also if it has all of its original parts, if you could post a few pictures of it, it would help in determining value. For example, does it have its original and complete chain, does it have both springs, are the jaws and/or base bent or broken? Not trying to cut it down, but things like that do affect the value, but for the $7.00 you paid for it, you didn't get hurt.

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5536703 05/29/16 07:46 PM 05/29/16 07:46 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC Tim H. OP trapper
Tim H. OP trapper Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC	It's got the original chain, it's not pitted with rust, and both springs are intact. Basically, it's like a new trap with no dog and a coat of rust. I'd post pictures, but it's in nc and I'm in Ecuador. I'll try to get my brother to send me some pics. Thanks, Tim "The man who goes to sea for pleasure would go to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to pass the time!"

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5536748 05/29/16 08:33 PM 05/29/16 08:33 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC Tim H. OP trapper
Tim H. OP trapper Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC	I forgot to mention, it looks like somebody either gave it a light wire brushing or it's been really well kept for the last few decades. When I mentioned the coat of rust, I forgot to add that it was a lot less rusty than the other traps in the pile. Would that improve the value, or is a coat of rust considered "vintage" and more sought after? If so, I can just leave it in the yard for a few weeks. "The man who goes to sea for pleasure would go to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to pass the time!"

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5537184 05/30/16 11:21 AM 05/30/16 11:21 AM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,825 Bland Virginia 2 TRAPS trapper
2 TRAPS trapper Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,825 Bland Virginia	Do not leave in yard. Keep inside HMC Mfg. B.E.K TRAP TAG

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5537261 05/30/16 12:46 PM 05/30/16 12:46 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC Tim H. OP trapper
Tim H. OP trapper Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC	I was just kidding anyhow. So, the "wire-brushed" look isn't an issue? "The man who goes to sea for pleasure would go to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to pass the time!"

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5601379 08/05/16 10:09 PM 08/05/16 10:09 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC Tim H. OP trapper
Tim H. OP trapper Joined: May 2016 Posts: 629 Wilmington, NC	I finally figured out how to post pics from a phone. Here it is: "The man who goes to sea for pleasure would go to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to pass the time!"

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5601853 08/06/16 01:38 PM 08/06/16 01:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,079 Central Texas - Erath- Real Co... Ol' Smoke trapper
Ol' Smoke trapper Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,079 Central Texas - Erath- Real Co...	Nice trap. The chain is unique. You done good. ---- CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE----Bye, Bye Miss American Pie----

Re: Union hardware #2 dls [Re: Tim H.] #5604881 08/09/16 05:49 PM 08/09/16 05:49 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,825 Bland Virginia 2 TRAPS trapper
2 TRAPS trapper Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,825 Bland Virginia	That's really nice. HMC Mfg. B.E.K TRAP TAG

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