Animal trap patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by Williams to kill vermin. Food bait is placed onto a spring-loaded lever. When the anima

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Animal trap patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by Williams to kill vermin. Food bait is placed onto a spring-loaded lever. When the animal presses onto the bait, it fires the loaded pistol.

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