1995.002.15

Trap

Small game steel leghold/foothold trap, single longspring and stake chain attachment. Unusual chain has a round ring, a small wedge-shaped stake, and a loop hook at the stake end. Moderate rust. The round trigger has the maker's mark "ONEIDA COMMUNITY NC," on lower edge of the trigger, "S. NEWHOUSE," on upper edge, "PAT, DEC 16 02, NO 81, OCT 1 07" in the center. There is a remnant of the last animal trapped in the closed jaws. The jaws are reinforced with a rather decorative arch with openings.

H-2.5 W-3.25 L-8 inches