American lock question

[WilsonTrucking]

I recently acquired a collection of locks, one being a US stamped american 5200. Question I have is do masterlock pins fit in american cores?

[kwoswalt99-]

Yes, but American lock pins would be better.

[WilsonTrucking]

Is there any appreciable difference regarding size or is it a matter of serated vs normal?

[jimu57]

Master owns American. I don't see why there would be any difference other than the pin numbers between the two is offset by 1.

[WilsonTrucking]

So a master 1 would be american 2, or 0?

[jimu57]

Master is 0 thru 7. American is 1 thru 8.

Master 1 is American 2.

[WilsonTrucking]

Ah, gotcha. Thanks.

[mseifert]

Master has not always owned American .. I did a quick search and cant find the Master pin length .. So I am not sure if this makes a difference .. But depending on how old the American is, The Master Lock pins may not fit properly