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Amazing how often Bill Stanton's name pops up- a true legend in the industry. Wasn't he the only person ever entrusted with dissembling and refurbishing the Aubin Trophy in the Late 1960s or early...
We saw quite a few in the early days used on the diplomat dispatch bags but also used by MoD in applications where they'd use Ava 1k42's. Proper general all rounders-we also saw a few rare all brass,...
This a mock up WHS (Bill Stanton) made in the 60's when he was with Chubb R&D; the Ministry insisted on a anti-pressure device be added once they learned that the lock could be compromised. The...
MWP - Ministry of Works Padlock. I always understood them to be a general purpose govt issue padlock. Seem to crop up in govt buildings, some defence use etc. No standard Chubb part number Ive...
Hi, i removed the lock and unfortunately nothing on manufacturers or country origin.
I had seen this video years ago. Someone pointed this out. Sure looks a lot like this design. DH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIUmvMHMwD8
That should have read **disassembling** and refurbishing..
CHUBB padlock information on...