#71 • Oneida Newhouse #5 Steel Bear Trap w/ Chain

Part of June 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,000.00

Status: Sold

Category: Sporting Goods

A vintage Oneida Newhouse #5 steel bear trap, as manufactured by Animal Trap Company of America of Lititz, PA between 1925 and 1976. In 1925 Oneida sold the trap-making division to Animal Trap Co., who continued limited production of the Oneida Newhouse bear traps for fifty-one years with raised letter markings on the pan as shown in this example. Includes original forged springs and swivel chain; surface oxidation is present as shown. Trap measures approximately 31" x 12.5" x 8" tall.