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Howdy boys, I was wondering if anyone here knows the present day value of the Herter's (#6 in size) kodiak bear traps as I've have 3 of them I'd like to sell. They are not the step trigger type. I also have what looks to be an Oneida Newhouse #6 trip pan fitted onto a big Herter's bear trap, at least that's what I was told.

I had a person that knows quite a bit about bear traps look at pictures and he pointed out that the trip pan assembly was bolted onto the frame not riveted like a Newhouse. Then I put the two traps (Herter's/Newhouse) on a table together and everything but the pan looks and measures just like the Herter's. I think my Dad may have got took back in the sixties when he bought that one. Just the same this guy wants the made-up #6 Newhouse pretty bad. That has me wondering...

We've seen the Herter's Kodiak sell on eBay for $670, even one for $850.00 last summer, but I think the latter is pretty high. We've seen the big Newhouse #6s sell for much, much more. I thought I'd put them on eBay to sell, but eBay has new policies about BIG traps and canceled my auction. Any of you folks here know collector trap prices? I can't find any resources at the library or on the web. Any info would be helpful and if ya just want to jabber with me fer a bit that's fine too!

The Old Kickstand

Kickstand

Go to Cumberland's on the web (sorry no link) and you can compare with the new ones they are selling. It might give you so hint's.

best,
bhtr

Thanks beatrhuntr, I didn't know new made bear traps were available. Looks like $310.00 will get you a new made equivalent of the Herter's. Still, I know there Herter's collectors out there. Thanks for the info!

Kickstand

Thanks beatrhuntr, didn't know new made bear traps were available. Looks like $310.00 will get you a new made equivalent of the Herter's. Still, I know there Herter's collectors out there. Thanks for the info!

Kickstand