Here's a rare chance to get an "instant" collection of Ordnance Department Padlocks...
This collection consists of 22 pieces representing 20 different locks, all of which are marked with the pre-1950 ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT "wheel" (crossed cannons + belt escutchion). While some may look the same, rest assured they are variants (as noted). Some of these are fairly common (Yale + Corbin) while others are quite scarce. Most are brass so they can be polished if you wish. If they came with keys, you're getting them.
This lot consists of the following:
Row One -- Top (left to right):
* Brass YALE (1-1/4" x 2") with Chain Ring. EXC.
* Brass YALE (1-1/4" x 2") marked AMMUNITION on the lower face. Hasp marked HARDENED and Yale and Towne MFG. Co. EXC with some dings.
* Brass YALE (1-1/4" x 1-5/8") with Chain Ring and part of chain. Hasp and ring rusty, otherwise VG+
* Brass YALE (1-1/2" x 1-1/4") marked MADE FOR (+ Ord Escutchion) and YALE, Made in U.S.A. Yale & Towne MFG. Co. Overall VG+
* Brass YALE (1-1/2" x 1-1/4") marked MADE FOR + Ord Escutchion with ORDINANCE DEPARTMENT
and YALE, Made in U.S.A. Yale & Towne MFG. Co. Has Chain Ring. Overall VG+ Wonder how many of these left the factory before UNCLE noticed the typo??? * Pot Metal YALE (1-1/4" x 1-3/8") with Key marked MADE FOR + Ord Escutchion with ORDINANCE DEPARTMENT
Has Chain Ring. Unusual variant factory painted O.D. Overall VG+Row Two (left to right):
* Brass CORBIN (2" x 1-5/8") with Key marked with patent info. and graphite instructions. Probably missing a Chain Ring (if it was ever installed). Overall EXC.
* Brass CORBIN (2" x 1-5/8") with Chain Ring. Has oval Corbin logo and no graphite instructions. Overall VG+
* Brass CORBIN (1-3/8" x 1-1/2") with Chain Ring and oval Corbin logo. Overall VG+
* Brass CORBIN (1-3/8" x 1-1/2") with Key and Chain Ring. Patent info. and graphite instructions. Overall VG
* Brass CORBIN (1-3/8" x 1-1/2") with hole for Chain Ring (missing). Patent info. without graphite instructions. Overall VG+
* Brass Unmarked but identical to CORBIN (1-3/4" x 1-1/2"). with Corbin Key. Missing Chain Ring but has Pin. Overall VG with dings.
Row Three (left to right):
* Brass EAGLE (2" x 1-1/2") with Chain Ring. Has address reference. Ring and hasp rusty, otherwise VG.
* Brass EAGLE (1-1/2" x 1-3/8") missing Chain Ring. Has address reference. Overall VG+
* Brass EAGLE (1-1/2" x 1-3/8") with variant address and escutchion flame. Overall VG+
* Brass ILCO (1-5/8" x 2") with missing Chain Ring. Plenty of dings but overall G-VG.
* THREE Brass ILCO (1-1/4" x 1-1/2") -- LOCKED TOGETHER!!! Two have the Chain Ring (one missing). Overall VG+
Row Four -- bottom (left to right):
* Brass SLAYMAKER (1-1/2" x 1-1/2") with Chain Ring. SCARCE lock in my experience. Overall VG++
* Brass BEST (1-1/2" x 1-1/2") with Key. Another SCARCE lock. Overall EXC.
* Brass FRAIM (1-3/4" x 1-1/2") with missing Chain Ring. Shows dings but a very scarce lock. Overall VG.
Price reduced to $360, shipped Priority Mail in the Lower 48. Yes, on a good day you can score on these for a few bucks... over several YEARS. This price works out to less than $20 each, factor-in $5 postage on each lock if you found them on e-Bay and you'll realize this is a deal. Please PM direct if you are interested. PayPal accepted and preferred. Thanks for looking!
Jeff Q.
AZ
