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    Default Wells Fargo Lock ... Newbie

    Hi there!
    I am a newbie to this forum. I don't know anything about locks as of yet. I was wondering if someone could help me identify what this lock was used for. I have a Wells Fargo Lock. It's quite big and heavy. Has 2 keys. Has a Shield on the back that reads "Property of Wells Fargo & Co Express San Francisco Division." The lock is stamped with the same numbers that are on the 2 keys. Oh and the lock works too. Oictures are attached.
    Any kind of help would be great! :D
    Thanks
    Julie
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails wellsfargolockshield_486.jpg   wellsfargolockfront_202.jpg   wellsfargolockback_745.jpg  

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    Sorry to say that is not a genuine wells fargo lock. It is a fantasy piece, not really a fake as there never was a genuine wells fargo lock of that pattern. For further information I would suggest exploring Dean's website (link on the links page).

    A good way of avoiding such locks would be to subscribe to the ALCA newsletter as they have a section in each issue on fakes & fantasies, they can also be reached via the links page.

    Paul

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    Default Thank you!

    Thank you very much for the info...it's really appreciated!
    Julie

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