U.S. POSTAL LOCK ?

[Whydah]

Went for another hunt with my new found friend and we seem to be doing jsut fine finding the OLD stuff. Can anyone possatively I D this one for me... Possably a date ? It was found in the water and about a foot and a half deep in the sand. The spring door for the lock works perfect. The chain has long since rotted away from the salt. Any help would be great... Whydah

 

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[Buried Crap NJ]

I can't help too much, but these are related to railroad and rail cars locks when the Postal Department sorted mail on the fly!

 

[chrisplay2004]

Can't say for sure as I have not seen any Postal locks not marked U.PS. Post Office.
ut here is one to look at. You should post this in the "What is it" Forum.

 

[Whydah]

Possitive ID on the lock was just made by another friend for me... it is an 1880 U.S. Army Issue Padlock follow link and click on picture after opening websight... It was Pattented in 1878 Wilson Bohannan Logo Padocks - U thru U - Antique Padlocks Thanks for looking back.....

 

[chrisplay2004]

Yup, Positive ID.
GREEN CHECK...What is it forum thing...

 

[poptop]

Looks like a lock you see in cowboy movie, nice find !!!

 

[hamiddetecting]

Best wishes

 

[CASPER-2]

that an awesome relic - pic doesnt do it justice

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

That is a cool old lock!!! love it!!!