Small bear trap with offset jaws (No. 150)

Small bear trap with offset jaws (No. 150)

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Small bear trap with offset jaws (No. 150)
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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.

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Category:
Environmental Science & Technology
Object Number:
1994-553/2
type:
animal trap
credit:
Natural History Museum, Dept of Zoology