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A good-luck horseshoe padlock.

Dan B.

Dan B.

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I came across this unique looking padlock today. Thinking that it was just a piece of brass from machinery until the dirt dried up and I saw the words good-luck. Gave it a good brushing and realize that it was a padlock. I believe the patent date at the tops is June 24th 1879.
First time I've ever seen a lock shaped like this. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Thanks
 

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I like it. Very nice find. Congrats.

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HDMontana said:
I like it. Very nice find. Congrats.

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GroundSweeper said:
That’s a very cool lock!
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Rattlehead said:
That is neat!


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kingman mikey said:
Most unusual lock I have ever seen & I do love horseshoes. Nice find.

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markinswpa said:
That's got to be the coolest lock ever posted ! Awesome. HH Mark
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Lil Worm6 said:
Congrats on a unique find!!!
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I'm glad you all enjoyed the lock. Yes this is the most unique lock I have ever seen on the forum. This will be my most favorite lock for quite some time.

I am thinking of sending it to American Digger magazine and see if it's interesting enough to put in the magazine.
 
Dan B. said:
I'm glad you all enjoyed the lock. Yes this is the most unique lock I have ever seen on the forum. This will be my most favorite lock for quite some time.

I am thinking of sending it to American Digger magazine and see if it's interesting enough to put in the magazine.
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I say go for it!!! It is unique enough in my opinion to maybe just make the cut!!
 
Dan B. said:
I came across this unique looking padlock today. Thinking that it was just a piece of brass from machinery until the dirt dried up and I saw the words good-luck. Gave it a good brushing and realize that it was a padlock. I believe the patent date at the tops is June 24th 1879.
First time I've ever seen a lock shaped like this. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Thanks
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Very Cool.. looks to be patented in 1879

https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d...orseshoe-shaped-padlock-marked-good-luck.html
 
Might be odd, but I have the exact same one I dug up with a shovel. I was leveling the trench for footings for my previous house. I found a key that worked in it. I have the lock (big dent in it) but have misplaced the key.
 
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