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    Default What's the model number of this Chubb padlock?

    The left one...
    The middle is a Cruiser 1K21 and the right is a Battleship 1K11
    Thanks in advance
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    Model number I'm not sure - I think it's a Corvette ? (although that might be the slightly smaller one ..)

    Hmm......

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    I believe that I have two Corvettes in that case. I purchased them years ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldlock View Post
    Model number I'm not sure - I think it's a Corvette ? (although that might be the slightly smaller one ..)

    Hmm......
    this ones considerably smaller with the Cruiser style offset bit, albeit with a different case shape. It's got plenty of levers but it's a real featherweight in terms of construction and tbh would have gone in the bin years ago if it wasn't for the Chubb fish logo!
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    Mine are SO similar, but have Chubb stamped in the same position as their larger brothers

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    I just recently got a corvette that looks different to that
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    That looks the same as the one I've got- so it's a 1K59, cheers Gary every day's a school day!
    Tbh the steel pressings that form the two halves of the case on these are so thin its hard to believe they're Chubb!

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    got another one and found a brochure page;
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    Here’s another variation I had no idea existed until one appeared recently online. Only 4-lever and unusual in having the keyhole almost central in the case and no reference number on the box.
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    My 1931 catalogue shows a 'medium quality' galvanised padlock, apparently 4 lever,, with offset kh and same shape body as Huw's, but with the kh near the bottom of the case, as normal.
    2, 2½, and 3" sizes.

    Time was, when reputable makers were clear that not all their products were Best Quality! There were 'best quality', 'medium quality', and occasionally, 'third quality'.
    'Sheradising' is another process to coat iron with zinc. The object is tumbled for several hours in a hot drum with zinc powder.

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