Samson/US warded pancake lock

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I am attempting to identify the uses and production dates for Samson/US
pancake locks.  Some of the limited research I performed suggests that these
locks may have had a use on railroads. The lock is circular, a little over
2" in diameter with a warded key on the bottom of the lock.  Smaller than
the typical heart shaped cast or pressed steel locks that were used for
switches, I wondered if this type of lock could be used to lock a box car?
Or secure a mailbag. A picture of the lock may be found at this location
http://www.antique-padlocks.com/panwdi_q-z.htm  This lock looks close to the
841 lock on this page.

 

Thanks for any help you may offer.  The lock was found in a "junk" box from
a home in Jefferson NC.

 

R.D. Williams, CEO

Ashe Memorial Hospital

200 Hospital Ave.

Jefferson, NC  28640

(336) 846-0790 office

(336) 846-0746 Fax

 

 



 

 

 

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