Mosquito Trap (Gallery Gun Trap)

[George "Scott" Davis]

MoSkeetO Trap Launcher made by Hite Trap Company in Kansas City, MO.
Launcher base is 18 by 6 1/2 inches and will throw a mini 15 yards.

[Bill Murphy]

George, thank you so much for the information and pictures for the Hite trap. My trap is a Hite trap, but I had no idea of its provenance because the stick on label is the only identification. If the casting will hold up under stress, the spring can be tightened to infinity, or almost, to sling a longer target. I bought the trap with nearly a case of Mo-Skeet-O targets. I won't shoot those targets because they are so collectible, but modern minis can be thrown out of the same trap, just not so far. Thanks again.

[Joseph Eisenlauer]

I stumbled across this post. I am a collector of .22 smoothbores and items related to miniature clay target shooting. Regarding your trap, a portion of the decal on the trap is missing. If complete, it would read "Bob White Target Company." This is a Bob White Model 80 trap. These traps were produced from c. 1958 to 1970.