Sweet Brass Lock

[against the wind]

I'm trying to I.D. this lock found by a friend
The name, C. Schweitzer and pat. Applied for. Appear on the front. No writing on the back. Looks like an old railroad lock. It is all brass
Anyone have an idea how old this is and information on the manufacturer.

 

[devldog]

That is a nice looking old lock. Congrat's to your buddy Windman.

 

[lairmo]

Does look like a railroad lock...

 

[lairmo]

Here's some info: Lever Padlocks - Antique Padlocks

 

[lairmo]

You may contact this site (if it still exists) Your friends lock is not listed, some similar but not exact. (bottom of page)
Antique Padlocks By David Heuermann

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Whoa, that’s a beautie, love me some old locks

 

[ARC]

gorwhitzer New York ?

Please clean / repost.

 

[Tony in SC]

Good piece! I think there was a key that shape posted a while back?

 

[lairmo]

gorwhitzer New York ?

Please clean / repost.

lol
There are 3 locks by C. Schweitzer on the link I posted...just not the same..

 

[A2coins]

Cool find that would be awesome if its railroad related

 

[dirtlooter]

very cool lock, it screams old

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Congrats on a beautiful old padlock!!!!!!! I don’t see anything to identify it to any specific RR , what is on the hasp , numbers ? It is in great shape and will display nice.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Wow! What a beautiful padlock find!
As AARC suggested, a cleaned up pic of the lock with the makers name would definitely help to identify your friends find.

Great info from lairmo.

Dave