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Antique Glover Square Pan Longspring Gin Trap - This is an antique hand-forged Glover square pan longspring gin trap. It is constructed of forged iron and features a rectangular frame with two pivoting jaws. The trigger mechanism includes a large square metal pan and a notched dog with a distinctive diamond-shaped point. A single flat metal longspring provides the tension required to snap the jaws shut. This design was commonly utilized for trapping small game in the 19th and early 20th centuries. No markings or patent dates are visible on the metal surfaces.