Lock help.

[Garabaldi]

How old is this lock?

 

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[Breezie]

Hey G, Nice lock! The US Lock Company made this MARS lock circa 1860-1880. From my understanding, they made locks and named them after the planets. Below is a Saturn lock from the series. Breezie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hey G, Nice lock! The US Lock Company made this MARS lock circa 1860-1880. From my understanding, they made locks and named them after the planets. Below is a Saturn lock from the series. Breezie

This one appears to be made by the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. I think I see words on your shackle, G. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/old-vintage-mars-padlock-w-key-corbin

 

[Breezie]

BCH, you're right. I saw the MARS, and thought it must be one from the planet series. G, look on the shackle of your lock and see if you Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. Breezie

 

[Garabaldi]

Yup it says it, you guys are fricken great. Wonderful job.