miller six lever

[mmcke1]

Hello, i am new to Lock Picking 101. i would really appreciate if anyone can provide me with some info on the lock i have linked below. it was given to me by a friend; i have seen similar locks but not this exact model; also i have no key to it and unsure how i should go about opening. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

http://imgur.com/wVpQ1RP

thanks in adavance

[GWiens2001]

There are three levers on each side of the keyway. If you want to pick that, you will need to use the search button here and look for 'picking lever locks'. You need to understand how the lock works before you can pick it. That ain't no pin tumbler lock, so it requires other tools to pick open.

Gordon

[billdeserthills]

These are actually pretty easy to make a key for, but you will need a blank to begin. I have a friend, who makes his own
blanks using just a drill and a grinder & a piece of brass bar stock

[GWiens2001]

If you want to see what the keys look like, Lauren has an AMAZING thread full of keys he has made for locks like this. Truly drool-worthy.

Gordon

[MBI]

If you want to see what the keys look like, Lauren has an AMAZING thread full of keys he has made for locks like this. Truly drool-worthy.

Gordon

He also wrote a book with techniques for picking and decoding many types of antique locks.
http://www.blurb.com/b/6565733-the-extr ... -collector

[mmcke1]

Much appreciated for the replies. Will definitely look into ordering that book.

[kwoswalt99-]

Picking them is quite easy, all you need is a tool to lift the levers, and some shackle tension.

[Squelchtone]

Picking them is quite easy, all you need is a tool to lift the levers, and some shackle tension.

is the tip of the key what throws the "shackle/bolt mechanism" (not sure what to call it) after the rest of the key aligns the levers or is simply aligning levers enough to open the shackle? I ask because Miller 6 lever padlock keys look like they have 4 levers, so Im guessing one is used to throw bolt.

Thanks,
Squelchtone

[kwoswalt99-]

Picking them is quite easy, all you need is a tool to lift the levers, and some shackle tension.

is the tip of the key what throws the "shackle/bolt mechanism" (not sure what to call it) after the rest of the key aligns the levers or is simply aligning levers enough to open the shackle? I ask because Miller 6 lever padlock keys look like they have 4 levers, so Im guessing one is used to throw bolt.

Thanks,
Squelchtone

There is no bolt, the levers have hooked ends which hold in two notches in the shackle. When they are spread apart far enough, the shackle is free to move; the shackle is pushed open by a small coil spring.

[peterwn]

There are three levers on each side of the keyway. If you want to pick that, you will need to use the search button here and look for 'picking lever locks'. You need to understand how the lock works before you can pick it. That ain't no pin tumbler lock, so it requires other tools to pick open.

Gordon

There may be a 'baffle' plate between the levers which requires a deep cut on the key - it should be noticeable when looking into the keyhole. The British made 'Union 6 Lever' double bitted padlocks have such a plate. The plate can be behind the front lever or front two levers and doubles the number of available differs.

[billdeserthills]

There are three levers on each side of the keyway. If you want to pick that, you will need to use the search button here and look for 'picking lever locks'. You need to understand how the lock works before you can pick it. That ain't no pin tumbler lock, so it requires other tools to pick open.

Gordon

There may be a 'baffle' plate between the levers which requires a deep cut on the key - it should be noticeable when looking into the keyhole. The British made 'Union 6 Lever' double bitted padlocks have such a plate. The plate can be behind the front lever or front two levers and doubles the number of available differs.

This lock doesn't have a baffle plate, it is a very simple old lock