Miles Standish???????

I have a few questions for the experts here. This trap does not belong to me and it is not for sale. I was always told it was a Standish but I can find no marking on it. A portion of the chain is not right and the 2 springs don't match. It is a QUALITY made trap but I can't find any marking on it. The base should be pretty distinctive and it is roughly 9 inches from jaw post to jaw post. Can anyone help me with the ID on this one?

Can non-"EXPERTS" chime in on this one?

Sure. You can post on here or just call the house. Your choice!

I've looked at a bunch of Standish traps and they both had a two piece base and cross. Could be yours is a very early one but without a stamp or makers mark it would be tough to prove.

You are old enough I thought you would recognize it from WATCHING it being made!

HEY NOW! I would bet a weeks fur or 8 dollars that the trap is older than me!

TTT, I'm curious to hear the answer. Come on Wissmiss, What is it?

Some were marked, most were not. This tap is a PEAVEY. There were several blacksmiths with that last name, certainly related ,if not brothers.The trap comes from the state of maine.

Peavey. That is a new one. Can you educate me as to why you believe it is a Peavey?

Pretty cool looking

hERE IS A STANDISH WITH 3 MARKED SPRINGS

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