Are You a Size #0 Trap Collector?

If so, could you post pictures of some of your favorites?

I'm starting to gain an interest in them, and would like to get an idea of what's out there, to collect. Anyone ever heard of a #0 Jump Trap?


Thanks - Crispy

Yes I have a #0 victor jump. Cost $3

most of the zero sized traps are out of my price range. guess lots of people collect 0's.

Here is a photo of my Favorite 0.

# 0 are nice to collect. They are small and don't take up much space.

Some of the 0s I have

B&L single long
B&L jump

Victor jump - several different models
Victor single long

The Victor single long

King Bee by Gibbs
Kangaroo by Triumph

Triumph single long
Sargent single long with cast pan - picked up 2 at the same time. They look like identical twins

Probably some others I can't think of. The little #0 coils are so cute!!

So there is a #0 Jump trap! Thanks for the verification. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for one. Thanks, ITD.

I was afraid that would be the case. First, the big Bear traps were too expensive to collect, and now, the tiny #0's might also be too expensive! Maybe I should go with collecting #2's?

Hawley & Norton? That's an interesting one, Cascade. I like the stamped spring. Any idea what it's age is?

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# 0 are nice to collect. They are small and don't take up much space.

Exactly why I want to pursue them.


Some of the 0s I have

B&L single long
B&L jump

Victor jump - several different models
Victor single long

The Victor single long

King Bee by Gibbs
Kangaroo by Triumph

Triumph single long
Sargent single long with cast pan - picked up 2 at the same time. They look like identical twins

Probably some others I can't think of.

That's quite a list you've got there, Wissmiss. Which one, in the list, is your favorite?


The little #0 coils are so cute!!

!! A #0 coil had come to mind, but I thought that, surely, there was never a #0 coil spring trap made. For once I'm glad that I was wrong. Thanks, Wissmiss!

The at least 105yr old Vic #0 pan on post.

Crispy - don't get discouraged about collecting # 0 traps. Not all of them are expensive. Start with the common ones - Victor and B&L. You should be able to get any of those in really nice condition for $10.00 each or less.

While you're at it, pick up any new 0s that are being made now.

Yes, Victor, B&L (several different models of each) Sargents and uh, there must be others.....

I have a #0 Newhouse a friend gave me, I keep it next to a #5 for comparison. Neat little trap and worth far more than I would have imagined.

I still use #0 b&l jumps. My favorite rat traps. Wish they still made them.

I have a #0 that appears to be Mexican or Central American that is very cool. The writing on it isn't English but is well made.

These two traps are the the beginning of my zero collection ...





Thanks for all of the replies!

That looks like an excellent start. Keep at it and you will be surprised how your collection grows.

Look in second hand stores, antique malls, gun shows - basically any place you go. Many times traps will be over priced and you will pass on them but there are bargains to be found if you keep looking.

Have fun.

Thanks, Wissmiss. I appreciate all of your helpful suggestions. Happy Hunting - Bill

I like collecting the No 0 size traps to,just wished I could afford more of them. I remember a guy in Northern California selling part of his trap collection years ago sent me a list of traps for sale. He had 86 different No 0 's he said on list but you had to buy them all together,so that put me out. Here is a couple of No 0's I have found.

Very nice.

I like those!

Nice traps Don!

Here is a couple more 0's that you might like.
REMEMBER, like Bruce always says,"trap collecting is not a hobby, it's a disease"

Three fine specimens, Trapper. Thanks for posting them.

That Hector is a prize.

wow Kevin! those are awesome. I need to come visit you. I cant talk Bruce out of nothing lol!

Can't talk me out of much either little brother. You should think about going to Sidney in March, there's lots of goodies there to see and much of it is for sale.

I would like to go. never been. probably depends on whether or not if I hit the lottery lol!

It common but heres mine. Not the best pic. You can read the 0 on it.

Trap collecting ??

Better have deep pockets.

Its addicting and pricey! Have fun!!

Brad

imissed, nice trap. and you ain't kidding about the deep pockets thing. I think mine are sewed shut at the top lol! but as Bruce says, it is a disease, and once I started I can't stop.

Someday if I win the lottery, I'm gonna get me one with writing on the pan!

that's a good un Dale! sure wish I had one to show

Wish I had more than one to show.....

Nice traps and pics.

I love old, milk chocolate colored traps.

That one looks like a slick pan PS & W Dale, so that one didn't come with writing anyways and it looks like a nice complete trap with a nice cast 8 chain.

Longbow, your 100% right!!

I've got out of antique traps after a few $1000's spent!!

Now I can't stop buying user traps of all kinds!

Brad

#0 Newhouse traps with "regular" cast 8 chain, one with the early wide spring and one with the regular spring.


#0 Newhouse traps with "odd" cast 8 chain, one with the early wide spring and one with the regular spring.

I had posted a pic of this zero on this site before Kevin, so I had a pretty good idea what it was.
Just trying to add a little humor after looking at some of the dandys already pictured....

I did catch the humor Dale, sometimes I just get too involved in a subject and miss the obvious. I still do like the trap.

had a no 14 victor jump for sale and I got jumped on by a guy insisting there was no such thing as a victor jump trap..."they are onieda jumps"....showed him a pic of my victor no 41....didn't have an answer....have a 00 long...will get a pic....and a 0 victor stoploss...0 victor coil...0 double long clutch trap...

I'd like to see them all!

Was the guy that jumped on you from Texas by chance?

not sure...he was on e bay

I have a few size 0 traps that I would like to share but I really dont know how to post photos.
Any help would be appreciated.

left to right: Newhouse OC, Hawley and Norton NY, Hawley and Norton Kenwood

left to right: Newhouse pat date, Hawley and Norton OC riveted pan, Victor Oneida NY

That's a nice group of "0"s Matt, I love those cast 8 chains, thanks for sharing them.

I have an old triumph #0 L.S. with the T cut in the pan complete and in decent condition that I like. Any value to it?

No, but I will pay shipping to send it to me. Really, depending on condition as always, you are probably looking at hundreds of $.

You might want to hang on to that one. Don't even consider using on the trap line.

Made from 1913 to 1915. The Andreski/Parr book says $250.00 to $500.00, depending on condition.

Do you have a picture of the trap, that you can post?

Since I haven't seen the trap, I'd put it's value in the $0.00 - ? range.

I also have a #1.5 with the T cut in the pan but it is only in Fair shape. I will try to get a picture of them both together so you can see them. This area of Nebraska is a very poor area to try to collect traps as we have a history of poor fur #'s, medium quality and sporatic havesting methods compared to SD, ND, MN, IA. And hence not many traps or any odd ones. I do have a bunch of double jaws (V LS and On jumps 91's, 91 1/2's, LS 21's 21 1/2's 22's etc, few Newhouse 81-91's, some Triple Clutches, Diamond 21's 21 1/2's 31's etc.). They must have been from when the skunk furs were in demand around here. Don't know what box of stuff I got these Triumphs in or I'm embarrassed to say,,, how long I have had them (5-10 yrs.). I am cleaning up the corner of the basement where I have stashed these odd traps through the years and resurrected these from the Triumph pile. Anyway I have some ON 0 jumps and B&L 0 jumps (cast jaw) that I also like. P.S. I have some several V 11's (I think) with a solid (not wire) butterfly dog that connects to the pan notch from the main frame opposite side of the long spring (no cross frame). Is that the OLD Original Vic. 11 I read about occasionally? Thanks for your info.

You may not have any bear traps but you sure have a nice collection of small collectors.

Intriguing.

Been using this for muskrat. Works well.

Take the top extra spring off the trap, in WyLee's picture, eliminate the cross frame and turn the pan 90 degrees to the bottom so the shank is attached parallel and above (right over) the main frame,,,, with the pan dog notch about 1/2" from the jaw tips on the upper end of the frame of this trap. Take a sheet metal shaped butterfly dog (large enough to pin both jaws down and you have the #11 I am talking about. There are several V's like this (square jaw stoploss--LS and J's for one) but they use a wire dog. This is a sheet metal tab or butterfly and much smaller. Everything is factory made and I read about an OLD different type of V 11 from time to time. Wondering if this is it? Will post a picture when my wife can help me--after all--- I sign this with her ID. Thanks for your info.

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Zero Diamond

Seen many Diamond Brand. Never seen a #0. Keeper IMO

I agree. A # 0 Diamond single long is not even listed in Andreski & Parr's first book.

It,s a Replica,Norwich Wire Works never made a Zero.Just wanted to see what one would look like.Bruce

So what would a Victor #0 jump trap be worth? Would it be a place to start collecting?

Value will depend on condition and where it was made.

A # 0 Oneida jump made by Animal Trap Company would be a perfect place to start a collection. You should be able to get one in very good/almost new condition for $10.00 or less.

Not a super valuable trap but start small and work your way up to the more expensive traps - # 0 Sargent with cast pan or # 0 Arrow with clear stamping.

Enjoy your new hobby/addiction.

Thanks, gives me ideas.

I think I figured out how to add the pic's. There are 3,,, one shows the 0 with the T in the pan and a 1.5 with the T in the pan. The 0 pan is better than the 1.5 but my picture is poor. The other is the Triumphs with the 2 hole model. An 0 and a 1. I have about 3 sets of them from the 1.5 , 1 and the 0. Pa
ns are pretty good on them all. Then there is that Victor Special 11 I talked about with the Butterfly dog. I have 3 and 1 has a good pan. Is it worth anything? Thanks to Wissmiss, Jim and Jody for their comments and knowledge. I want to really acknowledge their help. I the other pictures are too big so will have to send in a new post. Mike

Victor # 11 butterfly in good shape can go for $50 or more

My zero's :
Sargent ls cast pan
B&L ls post
3-B&L jump different chain swivels
Victor jump cast jaws
Kangaroo jump
2-Gibbs king bee coil
Victor dls w/clutches
Victor coil
Herters coil
Victor ls stoploss
B&L ls hump cross
00 Victor mini ls
jump w/2h hole skul pan unknown
also have 2 traps that have a 0 jump inside of a l.s. trap
one says 41 one says double shot any particular ones I need to send pics?
rice copy of clutch trap
dozen Victor jumps that I still use

peaver - would love to see pictures of you zero traps. Especially the Victor coil and the Victor long spring stop loss.

Thanks.

I would too

L nto R...victor jump,Blake&Lamb jump,victor coil,unknown jump,gibbs king bee coil

this one I got from Waseca in 1972 they had it on the counter asked if it was for sale...guy gave it to me....it helped that my dad was buying a 41AX...

Your unknown under spring with the 2 hole pan is a Blake & Lamb.

Peaver that Victor #0 Victor Stoploss is a really cool trap, I didn't know that they made them.

I don't really know who made it or when but its all factory parts...nothing home made...just wish someone wouldn't have punched the holes in the pan

Peaver - on the # 0 stop loss, how long is the bottom piece, measured from end to end. Thanks.

I don't see any holes in the stop loss pan. If you are talking about the "unknown jump" in a previous picture - those 2 holes are supposed to be there. Factory original. It is called "two hole pan model". Duh. Several other brands have similar "two hole pan models". Triumph is one that comes to mind.

that is what I suspected...although it has different rivets and post than the b&l but spring looks the same

oh sorry..the 2 holes are in the 0 coil...the stoploss is exactly same as regular 0 ls

this is the #0 Blake and Lamb jump that I have. was using it as a pocket gopher trap up until now. Should I hang it on the wall or keep using it as a gopher trap.

Peaver, can you post a pic of your Rice copy of a clutch trap.Thanks Bruce