Help needed in IDing a lock

[jc2]

Help needed in ID'ing a lock

Dug this in a farm field . . . any help in dating it would be appreciated. thanks.

 

[vanoldschool]

Re: Help needed in ID'ing a lock

Based on top shape I would guess 1850s?? Keep researching you find it.. nice!!

 

[vayank54]

Re: Help needed in ID'ing a lock

I think it probably 1900's or maybe very late 1800's. As far as I know all the 1800's locks had the keyhole in the side.

 

[civil war hunter]

Re: Help needed in ID'ing a lock

Is there a Blue shield?

 

[Dman]

Re: Help needed in ID'ing a lock

I have never seen one like it. Nice lock.
Dman