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  1. 11-05-12, 12:19 PM #13
    Gerry
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    the short keys are older than the longer ones
    because the early locks were mounted outside
    the chests
    (from roman to ca.1500) please see the picture

    later they mount it inside that needs longer keys
    (ca.1500-1800)
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