Is there a database on locks anywhere? American series 20

[dirtymoney]

I am new to the hobby, having fun with simple masterlocks, kwicksets etc etc.... but one lock I have is an American series 20 that seems to be way beyond my ability. I cant snap it, rake it, or single pin pick it open. Its one of the last few locks I own that I cant beat (another is a VERY large unmarked masterlock-looking "cole" brand ,made in hong kong padlock.

Does anyone know any info on these two locks or a database where I can look the info up.

I own these locks, have the keys for them & here are their pics



note: I threw in the american series 10 padlock at the last moment because I forgot I had it. I havnt had time to immediately search the forum for info on it, but will do so after this post.

last minute edit: I am in preview mode as I type this & see that my pic is cut off on the right side of the screen. Is this only me that is seeing this (because of my netbook's small screen) or is it the same for everyone else? If its for everyone else then here is a link to the pic http://i.imgur.com/ihcMf.jpg

[femurat]

you'll have a lot of fun with your 2 american padlocks light tension is the key (pun intended). try a google search to find tons of info about them here on the forum. try something like

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american padlock site:lockpicking101.com

about the cut pictures, it's a defect of the new (it's new just for our site, since it's an old version of phpbb) layout: if your screen is small, your images are cut. this sucks.

happy picking

[squelchtone]

What exactly do you wish to know about the American Series 20? Othan than the body style and material the cylinder inside is just 5 pins, all driver and all key pins serrated.

I have to mail your locks and stuff out!
Squelchtone

[dirtymoney]

the cylinder inside is just 5 pins, all driver and all key pins serrated.
Squelchtone

That about covers it. I was also wondering if it had any special deterrents against picking, levers or shields etc etc. Seems that it doesnt.

[squelchtone]

the cylinder inside is just 5 pins, all driver and all key pins serrated.
Squelchtone

That about covers it. I was also wondering if it had any special deterrents against picking, levers or shields etc etc. Seems that it doesnt.

umm.. yes.. it does.. it has all 5 "serrated (hard to pick because they get stuck)" top pins and all 5 "serrated (hard to pick because they get stuck)"bottoms pins.

Hope this helps,
Squelchtone

[mccrotch]

Perhaps sticking some graphite into it would be good.
That should help with the serration a little bit, as well as lubing up those rusty locks.