Can someone(s) identify this trap ?
The chain and swivel are different from anything else I have.
Cast jaws about 4-3/4" ID.
Can't see anything on the pan.
Nice heavy springs, strong trap.
Thanks

looks like a Blake and Lamb

Try trap collecting forum.

They started stamping the V in victor traps around 1909 or thereabouts and those pre V traps had very light pan stamps. Your trap is most likely a victor made by the Oneida community. There are some real experts on the trap collector forum that can shed more light for you.

Could also be "The Victor"....,.if not, probably an earlyVictor.

Looks like a Blake & Lamb to me. A picture of the springs uncompressed would help confirm it.


Charlie

I was thinking triumph or diamond.

Here is one other pic. Not a direct side view, but might help.
Thanks so far folks. Might move it to the other forum, wasn't sure if it was of collector interest.

Didn't think B&L made a cast jaw?

I'd use a toothbrush and a drop or two of dawn dish soap on the pan under water until the pan stamp is visible
I use a good Magnifying glass

I think you’re right. Could be an early victor or triumph

Early Victor,before they started cutting a V in the pan. I think before 1907. lol at the pan post - early Victor.

Wrong pan set up for Triumph. Wrong springs for an early B&L

I don't know what it is, but I don't think it's a Triumph or Diamond.

Helpful, huh?

That is Oneida Community chain for sure...

I think its a VICTOR, also, but could it be a Crescent??

It's definitely a Duke.

Would you know the vintage ? Model # ? Thanks

After seeing the last picture, the springs are not B&L.


Charlie

Hawley Norton or something like that would be my guess.

Can't fool digger Dale or wissmiss