False River finds during low water levels

[Hward56]

We have a camp on our local river here in south Louisiana...called false river...it's a body of water that broke off from the Mississippi River 200 + years ago...lately there has been a big push to rejuvenate our river...one way is to lower the river level...during this period of very low water...we have made some great finds...lots of very old bottles...and a couple of these were these locks...would love any info anyone can offer about these locks...
Thks so much
HW

 

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[tamrock]

Later 19th century on the left and early 20th on the right? I'm just guesstimating, as I really don't know a whole lot about old locks. Sounds like a cool place to hunt. Hopefully some lock-a-maniac will come along and tell us more about your finds.

 

[Kiros32]

Sounds like you have a great opportunity there. Keep showing us what you find.

As far as the locks, I have about the same amount to offer as tamrock, as I agree on the ages. Search "Mercury Mark II Padlock". That appears to be the one on the right.