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Anyone good at dating padlocks?

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Did a little hunt'n last night at a CW campsite. Found a couple of bullets and the back of a button marked WATERBURY/SCOVILL MFG. Co. Also found this BIG padlock out there in the field. Looks old and the keyhole looks weird. Never found one quite like this. I find no marking whatsoever on it, don't know if it's CW period or just some old farmers padlock that went to his treasure chest, he, he!!! Is there a way to date this by the shape of the keyhole or shape of the lock itself? Any padlock professionals out there, speak up! He he, thanks in advance.
 
Too bad the drop (keyhole cover) is missing, as it probably had the name of the mfgr.-- or, if it was a railroad lock, the name or initials of the railroad-- which would be a big help in dating it. Brass-lever locks like this were made for many years, but I'd say it's somewhere around 1890-1910.
Best of luck,
Buckram
 
What do you think? Wilson Bohannon padlock.
<img src="http://members.aol.com/pdx2001/pics/bl15.jpg" alt="" />
This guy has got quite a collection!
 
Wow! thanks for the help KY-Wildcat. I looked all over till I was blue in the face. Thanks a million!
 
No problem, I found a nice old lock (Samson Eight Lever), and used his website to gain a little info on it. HH'ing
--Allan--
 
I'd say that's a pretty good fit, all right, though other outfits made very similar locks. (Again, a mark would help.) I believe the Wilson Bohannan patent for this type was granted in 1878-79, but of course it remained in force and production continued for quite a few years after. WB is still in business, by the way. Here are some links you might like to check out:
http://www.padlocks.com/
http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/b%26g.html
http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/wb.html
Best of luck,
Buckram
 
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