Bidspirit auction | Pre-Civil War Blacksmith Forged 20

Pre-Civil War Blacksmith Forged 20 IN Beaver/Wolf Trap, ca. 1830-1860 - A hand-forged blacksmith-made animal trap, constructed of wrought iron or steel. The trap features a double-spring design with a simple dog-and-pan trigger mechanism, consistent with 19th-century forge production. The pan is a squared-plate design secured with a central rivet. The assembly includes a hand-welded chain composed of long oval links, a swivel, and a large circular terminal ring. No other maker marks, stamps, or patent dates are visible on the metal components.