This is an original 110 Coniebear trap , It was used by Eric Collier of Risky Creek BC.in the 40,s He describes it in his book Three Against The Wilderness.
He was entrusted to test these by the government , These traps were built at Victoria marine works , and the money funded by a lady who wanted to see a better way. App 750 of this size were made , The very first trap Frank made was a bit different , I cannot find it tonight but I will . Of the very first body grips made were in Edmonton AB. only app 75 were made . they were sprung by a walk on pan !
Not the trigger , it fired both ways , , also note how the jaws swivel on a pin. Different sizes were made and all have the same trigger . apparently one was made in England and caste in a foundry , because Colliers brother worked in one . THAT would be the holy grail of body grips IF one were to find it! hope you find this informative and I want to thank H 380 for his help !
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