Old US lock help identify

kwo123

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• Apr 22, 2018

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Found in an old field where a church or school used to be around 1900 or before. Any idea what age or anything since it says US?

 

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SoOregonMd

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• Apr 22, 2018

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Miller Lock Company of Philadelphia

this should get you started on your research


http://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/...Product_Code=z99pdgfe10101&Category_Code=13PD

 

pplinker

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• Apr 23, 2018

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That's a nice lock! Is the keyhole on the bottom or on the other side? Great find!

 

SoOregonMd

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• Apr 23, 2018

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It is on the bottom I believe and funny the from pictures on other sites the key is so basic looks like one would fit all locks like it..

 

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• Apr 23, 2018

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https://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=79286