Hey everyone, would like to get everyone’s thoughts on this trap.
It’s a Oneida Newhouse #5 bear trap. But what’s unusual is that it is made of solid brass. I believe this was made for display only as the springs being brass are just strong enough to close the jaws. I don’t know if this was made by an individual or possibly by by Newhouse. Jaws are marked 28B & 28- A1. Ask your collector buddies. Thanks, Mike

i seem to recall reading about 1 of the annual rondy's having this made for a fund raising auction.. no idea when or wheresems like it should. have been engraved or mounted on plaque tho.

Thanks for your reply. What is Rondy’s

Rondy = Rendezvous - where trappers gather to buy sell and trade goods.