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Valuable Rabbit Trap (I'm stoked)

Post by Die Judicii » 14 Jul 2017, 1:32 am

I used to collect all sorts of old wares, but when shifting from interstate 6 years ago, I sold most of it bit by bit.
One thing I did not sell was a strange looking rabbit trap.
Having been an avid trapper in my youth, I had quite a number of them,,, but this particular one stumped me.
I had never seen one like it, so I held onto it all this time.
It is in very good working condition, and has the original chain and spike which is a bit of a rarity in itself.

Last week curiosity got the better of me, and I googled it.

:shock: :o It turns out it is quite rare, and valuable to boot.
A damaged one sold recently in England at auction for 125 pounds.

I'm stoked,,,,, :thumbsup: :clap:

Will get some pics up soon.
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Post by darwindingo » 14 Jul 2017, 2:08 am

Nice one mate... that's some serious coin.... Its surprising how much some old gear is worth ! rare is good in that aspect....

I have about 20 brand new Rublex flopy's for fishing and about 200 more of all the various colors (brand new still in the box) that dad said I can have when he is gone (crappy way to get them) ... They are a great lure.... and are quite valuable, not that I will ever sell any of them... most new ones go for around $50 ea some as much as $70 ea....

Dad recently sold around 100 of them at $50 ea... serious coin.... :thumbsup:

Mind boggling really...... not that I will ever part with one, as they are the ducks nuts imo......

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Post by Die Judicii » 15 Jul 2017, 11:30 am

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Finally got around to getting some pics of it.
I don't know why or how, but they are also known as a "gin trap"
It is branded: SURE GRIP
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Post by Oldbloke » 15 Jul 2017, 12:00 pm

Sorry for odd question. But are you certain this is intended for rabbits?
Looks to me intended for something much stronger.
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Post by Die Judicii » 15 Jul 2017, 3:51 pm

Oldbloke wrote:Sorry for odd question. But are you certain this is intended for rabbits?
Looks to me intended for something much stronger.


At this stage, your guess is as good as mine. :unknown:
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Post by Die Judicii » 15 Jul 2017, 4:10 pm

All is revealed ,,,,,, When you read article "UK Gin traps and other steel spring traps-QSL.net"

Quite an interesting read. :thumbsup:
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Post by brett1868 » 15 Jul 2017, 7:27 pm

My wife has a Ferret trap, it's so valuable it's cost me over a million bucks since we got married.....
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Post by Daddybang » 15 Jul 2017, 9:31 pm

Die Judicii wrote:All is revealed ,,,,,, When you read article "UK Gin traps and other steel spring traps-QSL.net"

Quite an interesting read. :thumbsup:


Ya right Die very interesting. Love the little kingfisher trap. Definitely not what I was thinking when Ya called it a gin trap . Was thinking it might have something to do with the old dispersal raids. :thumbsup:
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Post by darwindingo » 15 Jul 2017, 10:03 pm

brett1868 wrote:My wife has a Ferret trap, it's so valuable it's cost me over a million bucks since we got married.....


:lol: That's what you get for letting your Ferret out for a run mate... :lol:

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Post by darwindingo » 15 Jul 2017, 10:08 pm

Yep interesting read DJ, I like this one the best.. :D :lol: :thumbsup:

"One area of pest control that has given rise to some ingenious designs is mole control. These creatures are very secretive and because of their habit of living an almost entirely underground existence, special trap designs had to be employed to destroy them. To illustrate the lengths people would go to remove a troublesome mole, certain devices known as mole guns were manufactured to discharge a rifle or shotgun round at the mole when triggered."

I don't know about you mob, but I've encountered more than my fair share of troublesome mole's over the years. Something like this could have come in handy ;) .. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by Die Judicii » 16 Jul 2017, 8:53 am

darwindingo wrote:Yep interesting read DJ, I like this one the best.. :D :lol: :thumbsup:

"One area of pest control that has given rise to some ingenious designs is mole control. These creatures are very secretive and because of their habit of living an almost entirely underground existence, special trap designs had to be employed to destroy them. To illustrate the lengths people would go to remove a troublesome mole, certain devices known as mole guns were manufactured to discharge a rifle or shotgun round at the mole when triggered."

I don't know about you mob, but I've encountered more than my fair share of troublesome mole's over the years. Something like this could have come in handy ;) .. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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I think if my memory is correct, the (male) English mole only gets to have sex ONCE in their life because almost immediately after
they finish,,,,,, they have a massive heart attack and die.

Just as well you've got a ferret eh Brett ,,,,,,,, :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by BRNO_Bigot » 16 Jul 2017, 9:57 pm

darwindingo wrote:
brett1868 wrote:My wife has a Ferret trap, it's so valuable it's cost me over a million bucks since we got married.....


:lol: That's what you get for letting your Ferret out for a run mate... :lol:

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She probably thinks - "if he pays to get in, he'll pay to get out, too" :wtf:


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Post by Rocker » 17 Jul 2017, 4:52 pm

Personally I'm not a fan of trapping, it would be a great collectable though.
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Post by Smiley » 09 Sep 2018, 6:03 pm

Die Judicii wrote:
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Finally got around to getting some pics of it.
I don't know why or how, but they are also known as a "gin trap"
It is branded: SURE GRIP
Patent Pending
Patent No 15409
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I have one of these hanging in dad's shed.
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Post by bigfellascott » 09 Sep 2018, 6:35 pm

Oldbloke wrote:Sorry for odd question. But are you certain this is intended for rabbits?
Looks to me intended for something much stronger.


That's immediately what I thought when I saw the pics :unknown: I guess they have big tough rabbits where ever that ones from :lol:
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Post by bigfellascott » 09 Sep 2018, 6:36 pm

Rocker wrote:Personally I'm not a fan of trapping, it would be a great collectable though.

Why? it's great fun to do, I like trapping foxes myself. :drinks:
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Post by Stix » 09 Sep 2018, 6:40 pm

bigfellascott wrote:
Rocker wrote:Personally I'm not a fan of trapping, it would be a great collectable though.

Why? it's great fun to do, I like trapping foxes myself. :drinks:


Apart from his grandson, trapping bunnies is the only thing keeping my ol'man alive...he loves it...!!!
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Post by Smiley » 30 Sep 2018, 11:41 am

I raided a couple of traps from Dad's shed yesterday. I don't have any info on the wire sprung one but there were two and I'm sure the old man can spare one :friends:
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Post by Die Judicii » 30 Sep 2018, 8:10 pm

Hey there Smiley,,,,,,,,,,
Good find Mate,, I too also have one of those wire sprung ones, I think there are plenty of those still kicking about.
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Post by Stix » 02 Oct 2018, 7:07 pm

Speaking of rabbit traps...

Im a little stumped on this one in the pic...infact im confused about 2 things...

Can any one tell me any anything about this rabbit trap,...particularly its value-as pictured.

And also, what kind of rabbit is this...???






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PS...note the claret...i couldnt get within cooee of this cutie so the pic is obviously AFTER its skull ate a 22 short... :thumbsup:
(Im so blind i had to put my glasses on to see the open sights at 5 metres from the cat...err...i mean funny looking rabbit.... :lol: )
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Post by Die Judicii » 02 Oct 2018, 7:24 pm

Stix wrote:Speaking of rabbit traps...

Im a little stumped on this one in the pic...infact im confused about 2 things...

Can any one tell me any anything about this rabbit trap,...particularly its value-as pictured.

And also, what kind of rabbit is this..


PS...note the claret...i couldnt get within cooee of this cutie so the pic is obviously AFTER its skull ate a 22 short... :thumbsup:
(Im so blind i had to put my glasses on to see the open sights at 5 metres from the cat...err...i mean funny looking rabbit.... :lol: )


Yep, it's closed,,,,,,, and something got in its way. :thumbsup:

I'd say its extremely valuable if it keeps catching those stripey "rabbits"

I'm guessing it's a "Spade" by name.
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