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    Old US lock

    I found this in a field today can anyone tell how old it might be
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    Nice!!! Looks Late 1800's to Early 1900's!

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    Do you think it is post office lock or military

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    I don't know it's age, but its a cool find. Congrats
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    Cool find, congratulations to you.

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    That is a very cool find, WTG.


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    Sweet I found one that looks almost identical

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    Ornate little one which I'm quite sure was not for military useage. Nice scoff!
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    congrats on the US padlock Clad killer , it has some age to it.
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    Nice find, always love to see the old locks posted.....
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