Posted By: yoteguts
Bear trap ? - 08/04/16 05:45 AM
Howdy, sorry for the bad pic. Found this bear trap and thinking about making an offer on it. It appears to be a herters. It is in pretty good shape. Any idea of its value? Thanks.
Posted By: wissmiss
Re: Bear trap ? - 08/04/16 11:27 AM
There are 7 different models of Herters bear traps. Made from the mid 1960s until the late 1970s. Value could range from $400.00 to $750.00.
There is also a reproduction bear trap with an H cut out of the pan. Made from 1981 to the 1990s. Value is much less, probably $400.00 absolute max.
Wording on the pan will tell whether it is a Herters or not.
To tell the different Herters models apart you will need fine details about pan wording, cross piece placement and trigger.
Good Luck,
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Bear trap ? - 08/05/16 05:49 AM
Thank you for the info wissmiss. I'll see if I can get a closer look at it.