Good Luck

[haybudden2]

Found this bronze lock on the bank of a creek
that is near a business that operated continuously for
over 150 years. I know that doesn't date the lock but
would like to see if anyone has seen one like this
one before and maybe how old it is.
The business started in about 1850.

 

[briankb70]

cool lock

 

[TiredIron]

Thats really unique.....never seen one like it.
Take a look at these, 1873-1879. Right in there on the age.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1876-BARNES-Goo...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ac4b9e41
http://restraintsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/more-horseshoe-padlocks-ii.html
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-brass-horseshoe-padlock-barnes-mfg-patd

TiredIron

 

[Rusted_Iron]

That has to be the neatest lock I think I've ever seen. Did you find that with your 1266?

Congrats & HH
Rusted

 

[haybudden2]

Thanks for the reference site TIREDIRON,
I really didn't think this lock was of that
vintage.

RUSTED_IRON, yes I was using a 1266x
when I found the lock, The 1266x is still
a great machine.

Hay2

 

[allen]

that is a real unusual looking lock !!

 

[jgas]

Thats a keeper, you better lock that one up with something Nice find. jgas

 

[Rusted_Iron]

The 1266x is still
a great machine.

I agree with that 100%

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Cool Lock !

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[romeo-1]

I've seen a lot of locks but that is one of the coolest!

 

[pitbullfan]

By far the coolest lock I've seen....what a neat lucky charm

WTG
Hh
-Jason

 

[trduff]

Here is someone that has blogged about these type of "Good Luck" padlocks, perhaps he can help you identify its age:

http://restraintsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/more-horseshoe-padlocks-ii.html