Found Some Old History.. Any Ideas ?
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Icewing
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It's a padlock... What's the question?
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Looks like it could be and old Railroad Switch Lock.
Very Nice.
Very Nice.
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What a great find and what a bonus to have the key as well! 
I think Buck nailed it... Santa Fe Railroad Lock from the late 1800s.
Dave
I think Buck nailed it... Santa Fe Railroad Lock from the late 1800s.
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Sweet finds, they will display nicely
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It IS a railroad switch lock. To find the matching barrel key with it, IS highly unusual. Nice lock. Anything on the back of the hasp, often the maker is stamped on it.
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What a nice display piece. Was it an eyeball find? Or did you dig it?
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