I Got Padlocks

Carolina Tom

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I have been hunting a rather unproductive spot, it looks good, but not many keepers.

I was able to locate two padlocks though.

The first one was a mid 1900s "Mail RFD" padlock.

The second one is a bit older, late 1800s or early 1900s. From what I have read, it is neither USPS or military, but was sold out of catalogs with a "US" logo on it. It is all brass, and the bail still moves freely! They don't make stuff like they used to...

Best of luck to you on your hunts!
 

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Darby

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Cool lock Tom! US looks awful good coming out the dirt, no matter what it's on! Congrats and still looking forward to getting a hunt in with y'all.
 

TRanegar36

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Those are really cool!
 

relic nut

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That's a nice US lock! It would look good in any collection. Congrats

HH, Relic Nut
 

ScubaDetector

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I agree, that US lock looks great. Sometimes it is the unknown off the wall find that is better than silver and gold.
 

Perses

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That looks really cool man, Ive never found an old lock ... I think. Did you start packing for DIPA? I bought new kneepads, gonna be doing so much digging to show ya'll how its done I figure I might need them :headbang::laughing7::tchest::sign10:
 

CoilyGirl

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Love those old padlocks.Both of them are great but I especially like the US one.
 

Loco-Digger

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Nice digs Tom. I found a few that I cherish.
 

Old Dude

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You have a new theme for a display now Tom. Nice ones.
 

cjon455

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I love old locks, that US one is great! Good digging brother
 

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