Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Lock

[Rich in Central PA]

Been detecting this hotel site circa (circa 1870) here in Northumberland County which sits near an abandoned railroad bed. Lots of targets, managed to dig this beauty today approximately 3 yards from the railroad bed about 6 inches deep. It's a Philadelphia & Reading Railroad lock, an older one at that. This one has no markings other than P&R. I'd say its circa to the period. I'm glad to have dug it.

 

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[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Been detecting this hotel site circa (circa 1870) here in Northumberland County which sits near an abandoned railroad bed. Lots of targets, managed to dig this beauty today approximately 3 yards from the railroad bed about 6 inches deep. It's a Philadelphia & Reading Railroad lock, an older one at that. This one has no markings other than P&R. I'd say its circa to the period. I'm glad to have dug it.

That’s a beautiful lock!

 

[DWerk]

True history of this country, a real nice find

 

[Marino13]

That is super cool. Congrats.

 

[pepperj]

That's a real great looking lock.
Probably dropped in the winter, forgotten by spring.

 

[Drew61]

Purdy!

 

[sprailroad]

VERY nice.

 

[tamrock]

That's pretty special. I'd be thrilled to find that.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great looking old Padlock - congrats !

It's up to you but ...
I've gotten very good results cleaning the old brass Locks I've found in a homemade Electrolysis Bath.
After they come out of the Electrolysis Bath -I just buffed them up with Extra Fine Steel Wool.

 

[AU Seeker]

Great looking lock!!
Watch this auction and see what this one sells for, they're asking $375 or best offer!!

Yours is in much better condition.

1903 Philadelphia and Reading Railway FRAIM fancy back cast brass padlock | eBay

<p>FRAIM LANCASTER PA P & R PHILADEPHIA AND READING RAILWAY RAILROAD PADLOCK.</p><br /><br /><p>Old vintage antique brass E.T. FRAIM P & R RAILROAD OR RAILWAY PADLOCK in antique condition with no key. Lock has wear and small dings. </p><br /><p>Photos show what you are buying so please examine...

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[Digger RJ]

Been detecting this hotel site circa (circa 1870) here in Northumberland County which sits near an abandoned railroad bed. Lots of targets, managed to dig this beauty today approximately 3 yards from the railroad bed about 6 inches deep. It's a Philadelphia & Reading Railroad lock, an older one at that. This one has no markings other than P&R. I'd say its circa to the period. I'm glad to have dug it.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!