Videos tagged with Richard Blanton

The Blanton Trap, patented in 1922 by Richard Blanton in the UK, is a rare spring-loaded hand trap distinguished by its folded metal overhead spring and unique rotating sear mechanism. While praised for build quality and sear design, its extreme spring tension makes cocking difficult and the firing process 'terrifying' and awkward, sometimes resulting in the arm hitting the operator. Compared to the DuPont trap, the Blanton is less user-friendly despite its advanced internal mechanics.