*TAYLOR FUR GETTER TRAP GUN.

*TAYLOR FUR GETTER TRAP GUN. Cal. 22. Mostly brass construction with steel pins and a steel hook with a large wood screw attached to a pintle on the bottom. The left side is marked “Taylor Fur Getter/F.C. Taylor Fur Co. St. Louis, MO.” and the right side marked “Pat’ June 2, 1914/Other Pats Pending”. This device was designed for and used by trappers to kill fur-bearing animals in abstentia. A piece of bait was attached to the hook in front of the muzzle, bbl was loaded and cocked and screwed into a log, tree or fence post and when the animal tugged on the bait, the weapon discharged, killing the animal. NSN CONDITION: Complete and original. Retains 75-80% of its original bright finish with the balance a mellow dark patina. there are vice marks on the side of bbl. the bore is bright and shiny. 4-49340 (600-900)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	146	$1,380.00	TAYLOR FUR GETTER TRAP GUN. Cal. 22. Mostly brass construction with steel pins and a steel hook with a large wood screw attached to a pintle on the bottom. The left side is marked “Taylor Fur Getter/F.C. Taylor Fur Co. St. Louis, MO.” and the right side marked “Pat’ June 2, 1914/Other Pats Pending”. This device was designed for and used by trappers to kill fur-bearing animals in abstentia. A piece of bait was attached to the hook in front of the muzzle, bbl was loaded and cocked and screwed into a log, tree or fence post and when the animal tugged on the bait, the weapon discharged, killing the animal. NSN CONDITION: Complete and original. Retains 75-80% of its original bright finish with the balance a mellow dark patina. there are vice marks on the side of bbl. the bore is bright and shiny. 4-49340 (600-900) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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