Hello again everyone,
Today I am trying to get some info on this brass padlock that seems to have a target or a bulls-eye on the front and back of the lock. What I am looking for is who made it,...
Thanks for the advice and reading materials. I know a little about a lot of things. I think it stems from my grandpa's current museum-like collection of neat things but heavy in mail memorabilia. I...
Nick, I must confess it takes more than just looking. I've been collecting locks for 30+ yrs and I read up on locks and makers. The "Padlock Collector" by Franklin M Arnall is one reference I use and...
Wow that really is amazing to be able to just look at something and know about it like that. Thanks for the info. I only paid $3 so I am pretty excited that it is worth what I felt it was worth....
Your lock more than likely was made by the Fraim-Slaymaker Hdw Co., judging by the shape and the rivets. It was probably made between 1921-1930 in Lancaster Penn. It's what's known as a warded lock...