What's your Holy Grail of locks?

[Mitchell S]

I have seen some almighty lock collections on this forum. I thought it might be fun for everyone to post their most sought after lock as a collector or picker. It may already sit in your collection (lucky you), but let us all know what it is!

[Robotnik]

Not much of a collector, but my twin grails as a picker are a Medeco and a Schlage Primus.

I'm tantalizingly, infuriatingly close on both.

[l0ckcr4ck3r]

Mitch, the medico is an amazing buzz when you get it.. I've only managed 3 of them so far... the primus... not a hope for me, at this stage!

Anything on this Photo for me will be a great personal achievement



Gordon... i remember your predictions on this list

[Mitchell S]

I was more thinking of an ultimate lock to add to your collection. Mine probably an S&G 951

[cheerIO]

Well, I think I am lucky enough to have the "Holy Grail" already in my collection.



Disassembly and info:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60378

How I found it:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60368

Although previously priced out of collecting Military locks, having this one in my collection has changed my priorities. So right now, the lock I am most coveting is the S&G 951.

[Mitchell S]

Well, I think I am lucky enough to have the "Holy Grail" already in my collection.

Disassembly and info:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60378

How I found it:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60368

Although previously priced out of collecting Military locks, having this one in my collection has changed my priorities. So right now, the lock I am most coveting is the S&G 951.

I read that post with great interest and a healthy dose of jealousy! That DCP is the coolest lock ever. Being in Australia I'm very unlikely to ever stumble across a US military piece. I'll have to sell vital organs to collect them instead.

[l0ckcr4ck3r]

I was more thinking of an ultimate lock to add to your collection. Mine probably an S&G 951

Well ignoring the classics/antiques it would be the Fichet F3D

[Harry Tuttle]

+1 Fichet F3D.

[Squelchtone]

I would like to own a Bode Panzer Tangential

As seen here on Oliver Diederichsen's blog http://blog.tresoroeffnung.de/2012/02/2 ... tial-nr-1/

He wrote a little book you all may know called Impressionstechnik http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410VpJlq9iL.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410VpJlq9iL.jpg


Barry's Blackbag had a video of it here, I believe it is Ollie narrating https://blackbag.toool.nl/?p=104

These locks were used in WW2 in German Embassies on their safes.

old school quality
Squelchtone

[MBI]

One of my favorite locks in my collection is the Stanton Concepts RKS.
I have a cutaway model from the first production run. Like the one here:
https://securitysnobs.com/Stanton-Conce ... -Lock.html

There is an automatic dialer available, but I like the manual dialer for it:
https://securitysnobs.com/Stanton-Conce ... ialer.html

But for locks I don't own yet, what I'd really like to get is a massive door like in a bank vault. The kind with glass on the back of the door so you can see the polished and jeweled steel gears and boltwork all around the perimeter of the door:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/bank ... owley.html

Or if I can't make room for that in the house, I like those old fashioned strong boxes, with a fake keyway outside for people to waste their time trying to pick, and a hidden keyway that you open up like a trick box to get inside. They have intricately machined latches concealed inside the lid that latch all around the perimeter just like a bank vault.

[Mitchell S]

I would like to own a Bode Panzer Tangential

As seen here on Oliver Diederichsen's blog http://blog.tresoroeffnung.de/2012/02/2 ... tial-nr-1/

He wrote a little book you all may know called Impressionstechnik http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410VpJlq9iL.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410VpJlq9iL.jpg


Barry's Blackbag had a video of it here, I believe it is Ollie narrating https://blackbag.toool.nl/?p=104

These locks were used in WW2 in German Embassies on their safes.

old school quality
Squelchtone

WOW!!

[GWiens2001]

Well, I think I am lucky enough to have the "Holy Grail" already in my collection.



Disassembly and info:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60378

How I found it:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60368

Although previously priced out of collecting Military locks, having this one in my collection has changed my priorities. So right now, the lock I am most coveting is the S&G 951.

I'll trade you a 951 (with keys) AND a Hi-Shear (with keys) for that NAPEC with keys!

Didn't think so. But had to try!

And Squelchtone's listed Bode Panzer Tangential is certainly droolworthy. The Fichet F3D is, of course, high on my list which has been growing shorter as time goes by. Still have not seen a single F3D aside from buying new, which is out of the question since I am not yet a winner of the lottery jackpot.

Gordon

[cheerIO]

I'll trade you a 951 (with keys) AND a Hi-Shear (with keys) for that NAPEC with keys!

Didn't think so. But had to try!

Gordon

Ah Ha!! I see you've been paying attention and know that (at this point) half my collection doesn't have keys.

Well, if you average the number of locks, and consider that the NAPEC has two sets of keys.... I'm doing OK.

Don't worry Gordon, if I ever decide to part with my prize possession, you'll be the first to know.

[VancouverSpecial71]

And Squelchtone's listed Bode Panzer Tangential is certainly droolworthy. The Fichet F3D is, of course, high on my list which has been growing shorter as time goes by. Still have not seen a single F3D aside from buying new, which is out of the question since I am not yet a winner of the lottery jackpot.

Gordon

Hey Gordon,

Here you go, one used Fichet F3D + 4 keys:

Canon Serrure Fichet f3d avec 4 clefs clés - Lock Safe Lockpick Pick 3D A2P***
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Canon-Serrure-Fichet-f3d-avec-4-clefs-cles-Lock-Safe-Lockpick-Pick-3D-A2P-/201311982883?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item2edf211523

Only 399 euro

Sean