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Old American Lock Co...something

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Old American Lock Co...something

Postby Comrade627 » 16 Jun 2013 9:45

I'd posted about this a few weeks ago, wondering what was inside of it.
Well, I found another one, picked one, and set the other one up on a date with my rotary tool. Here are the results.
From what I can tell, the biggest difference between current American Lock Co. locks (5200's mainly) and this one are the width and depth of the serrations. I believe that's what kept me from picking this one for so long.

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The nearly black serrated pin in this picture is from a 5200, so you can see the difference in serrations.
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Re: Old American Lock Co...something

Postby cledry » 16 Jun 2013 12:15

Why did you file the top of the bible?
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Re: Old American Lock Co...something

Postby Squelchtone » 16 Jun 2013 16:43

[quote="Comrade627"]I'd posted about this a few weeks ago, wondering what was inside of it.

Then why not reply to that thread?? no need to start a new one.. or at least link to your old one so people can know what you're referring to.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=57224&p=417105#p417105

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