Donald Seward listed the trap bar for $50 and I decided to make the trip to Castle Rock to pick it up. The diamond shape had me suspecting it to an Al Gerard or knock off.
After doing some research on the early trap bars, there are a few things to look for.
- Collar (Donut) indicates John Wood, Smooth attachment indicates Al Gerard
- Lathe hole at end
- Smooth Sleeve
Original Al Gerard - Total Sleeve all the same, knurl does not go to end of handle
John Wood - Sleeve has a "donut" on the end
Most information I could find was on Vintage York Barbell Owners and Vintage Weights & Physical Culture. There was a good article on Physical Culture Study.
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