Small bear trap with offset jaws (No. 150)
Small bear trap with offset jaws (No. 150)
This trap is known as No. 150, spread of jaws, 9 inches. It is similar to No. 50, excepting that the jaws are offset, making a space five-eights inch between them. This allows the springs to come up higher when the bear's foot is in the trap and thus secure a better grip. The chance of breaking the bones in the foot are also lessened. Weight, 11 1/4 pounds each.
Details
- Category:
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Object Number:
- 1994-553/2
- type:
- animal trap
- credit:
- Natural History Museum, Dept of Zoology