Help with lock identification

[NOLA.river.rat]

I'm looking for any information on this lock. I have done a little online research and it appears to be a smokehouse style lock from the 1800's. I think the hole would have secured the missing dust cover. Thanks in advance!

 

[Anduril]

You can try this online resource for antique padlocks:

Railroad Padlocks - Antique Padlocks

 

[NOLA.river.rat]

Thanks! I don't think it is a railroad padlock but it really looked like a smoke house type from that website. There are just so many out there.

 

[villagenut]

That's a cool lock.....Looks huge.

 

[NOLA.river.rat]

Yes it is really impressive! I wonder what it was used for? Jail cell, treasure chest, slave shackle, ..... I wish it could talk

 

[tamrock]

Finally, it was about time someone would switch from rocks to locks

 

[Truth]

I love that lock. I have 2 myself that I put through electrolysis.

 

[A2coins]

You can try this online resource for antique padlocks:

Railroad Padlocks - Antique Padlocks

Thanks for the link research can be fun!!!!!

 

[lockster99]

The keyhole cover or "Drop" was the real key to manufacturer. But, I can tell you there is atleast two companies that had locks very similar. Miller Lock Co and Sargent & Co. both had atleast one version each. With some research you may be able to ID it. Hope this helps.