Who made this Bear trap clamp?

Posted By: Diggdug

Who made this Bear trap clamp? - 03/05/15 02:02 PM

I am curious who made this clamp? I don't think its a Newhouse, maybe Herters? Can anyone confirm a maker? Thanks!

Posted By: Diggdug

Someone on my facebook page posted a pic of a similar clamp. Looks like it is a Herters!

Posted By: beartrapz

Herters or Duke, someone did a nice job of "aging" it

Posted By: Diggdug

I wasn't aware that Duke ever made a clamp. Have never seen one advertised. Can you provide some more information on this?

Posted By: trappertom52

Is that bend in the shaft original?

Posted By: Diggdug

I have no reason to think otherwise...

Posted By: trappertom52

I can't seem to find any examples of any with a bent shaft. Have you seen others like that?

Posted By: Diggdug

Yes! as I stated above, a gentleman on American Trap Collectors Facebook page posted a pic of the exact same clamp. He said he got it with a 41AX...

Posted By: Diggdug

Here is the pic he posted:

Posted By: trappertom52

Wow! They must be valuable if there are only two in existence made like that. Custom order?

Posted By: Diggdug

Yes! Super Valuable! I'm sure worth well over $1,000...
Custom order for sure!
I will sell you mine for half price....

Posted By: trappertom52

Haha - I guess I'll pass on that offer.