Seeking Gougler/Miller Combo Padlock Codes

[amazing01]

They do not have conventional wheels like most combo padlocks. A pointer goes through a maze as you dial and if you dial it right, the last stop pulls back the latch. It is kind of hard to explain, but it is a tough lock to manipulate!!!

All 3 had similar dialing patterns but 2 of these were odd balls from all the others in my collection. On all my others, you can freely turn the dial around either direction as much as you want and it will not stop. On 2 of these, you can turn it right and come to a dead stop then turn left 1 & 3/4 times around and come to another dead stop.......I thought they were broken at first but I thought it odd that they both stopped in the same exact spots so I didn't give up.

As for dialing, all of my locks of this type, dial pretty much the same way: turn left to "0" and continue left to the first number counting the clicks (never mind the numbers on the face of the lock.....these work on clicks). After you stop on the first number, turn right counting the clicks to the next number, then left to the next, and then right to the last number and you will feel the latch pull back freeing the shackle. BTW, all of mine are 4 number locks.

I may do a short video on these locks when I have more time, so you can see them get dialed open. If I do that, I will post a link here.

Cheers, Mike D~C/

[amazing01]

Okay, I took a few minutes and did a video....here is a link:

http://www.youtube.com/user/amazing4.../0/FjercE09kNs

Enjoy!

Cheers, Mike D~C/

[wylk]

It's my understanding that some Miller/Gougler codes are in the Reed Padlock Codes volume 2 section W but I haven't personally verified this.

[masterlc]

I have this lock but i cannot open it. Kento j.b.m.l.co

Info on back:
1.825.467
1.929.598

I think the combination is: found here (Vintage Combination Locks)

R - 2 CLICKS
L - 6 CLICKS
R - 4 CLICKS
L - 4 CLICKS

But i cannot hear any clicks ant there anent any numbers on the lock. So how do i use this combination if it is the right one?

[oldbiscuit]

Masteric, Unfortunitly that's probably not the combination for your lock. Those combinations were given so that someone with an identical looking lock would have some idea as to the sequence. The other numbers on your lock look like patent numbers and as such are no help. Look closely at the shackle (bail) and see if there are any numbers stamped or ingraved there,if so ,those might help identify the locks combination. As far as a click,it's more like a feel of a slight detent at each stop. Good luck, Mark

[ghostlight]

Understood, Wylk and wise. From reading more and more about the subject, what you write makes sense (security, etc.). Because I don't have a cell or digital camera, I will have to arrange for someone to assist me w/same. In the meantime, I've been investigating locksmiths nearby where I can physically take the lock; however, so many relate they've computerized and don't have the Reed books or they are buried in boxes in one's garage where access is difficult. A fun challenge.
An interesting mystery: my brother who still uses his Gougler (I didn't know this) has the exact combo that I believed was mine. We're attempting to wade through memories of how a 3-click combo stayed in my memory as being my combo--not his. The quest continues.