#363 • Rare Frederick Reuthe Patent Double Barrel Trap Gun

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $400.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

A cast iron Frederick Reuthe Animal Trap Gun, featuring a percussion-lock mechanism and barbed bait/trip hooks, patented May 12, 1857. These specialized cast-iron devices were engineered for frontier trappers, homesteaders, and predator control agents to eliminate large game or farm pests automatically. Overall good condition with expected oxidation to the cast iron.