GUESS THE LOCK GAME!!

[Shrub]

I thought it was just a climax but when questioned i got doubts and wasnt so sure

Is it just a detector lever?

[cjames73]

the detector is a crescent shaped piece of metal on the inside top casing of the lock.
if the wrong key is used or if someone messes with the lock it pivots and locks into a groove in the barrel.
its a pretty neat design, i'll have to save up and but myself one

[Shrub]

This ones in bad condition, needs new springs and a new lever as well as a key making,

Ill get around to it but other things keep taking over,

[Squelchtone]

I like this thread, here's a couple padlocks for your enjoyment.

Guess the manufacturer and model:





and here's a tough one:

guess the model number for this American Lock



Squelchtone

[Squelchtone]

holy smokes. I got 500 posts =) +1.

=)

[Squelchtone]

ok, that American Lock is clearly NOT European, and neither is the big chrome one, but I can say that is it at least NOT American.

do we have a general guess the lock thread somewhere around here?

[What]

The first lock is a Mul-T-Lock of some kind, possibly Interactive?

The second is a model C70?

[Squelchtone]

The first lock is a Mul-T-Lock of some kind, possibly Interactive?

The second is a model C70?

Congrats to What, he is the winner on the American Lock C70, that is correct!

*can I ask where you dug up the info?


What is also correct on the Mul-T-Lock. It is a Classic though. C Series #13 1/2 inch shackle shrouded with 2 inch clearance.

details:
http://www.mul-t-lock-online.com/cseries-padlock-shackle-with-protector-p-72.html

good job What!

=)

Squelchtone

[What]

Steps:
1. http://www.americanpadlocks.com/search_cat.htm
2. "Search Catalog by Catagory" -> Solid Brass Padlocks- Maximum Outdoor Security
3. Scroll down to "C70 1/2" deadbolt diameter, 7/8" deadbolt clearance"
4. Click 'info' and compare pictures with this: http://www.americanpadlocks.com/item1.asp?int_ID=88

[Charlie511]

I try to search some info about this lock, but i cant find any word. google nothing. :

[raimundo]

that key does not look like it would work in a pin tumberlock, as some of the cuts do not have a cam angle to lift the pins, and the view of the shackle shows plenty of room for a shim. beyond that, republica is a brand I have not seen, perhaps it is china made for the latin america market. (based on the word republica.)

[Charlie511]

that key does not look like it would work in a pin tumberlock, as some of the cuts do not have a cam angle to lift the pins, and the view of the shackle shows plenty of room for a shim. beyond that, republica is a brand I have not seen, perhaps it is china made for the latin america market. (based on the word republica.)

Inside of keyhole it looks like warded lock - the key is right. i tray to search for a number on the top - no match. i tray iil, itl, 1il, nil, n1l but nothing.

[Charlie511]

that key does not look like it would work in a pin tumberlock, as some of the cuts do not have a cam angle to lift the pins, and the view of the shackle shows plenty of room for a shim. beyond that, republica is a brand I have not seen, perhaps it is china made for the latin america market. (based on the word republica.)

Inside of keyhole it looks like warded lock - the key is right. i tray to search for a number on the top - no match. i tray iil, itl, 1il, nil, n1l but nothing.

[greyman]

Looks like a modern version of a Scandinavian (disc) padlock. The key bow is a copy of the Zeiss Ikon pattern. Never seen one of these before - thanks for posting

[bluestar]

Looks like a modern version of a Scandinavian (disc) padlock.

You mean AVA? Yes, from the keyway I'd have said AVA, but the key looks completely different.

@Charlie511: If it's a warded lock, did you pick it so far?