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I've been a loyal purchaser of padlocks from the American
Lock Company for about thirty years. When their name brand
came to an end, I purchased the remaining stock of American
padlocks at the famous Seven Corners Hardware in St Paul,
Minnesota.
Many of these locks had been tucked away on high shelves
for decades, attaining a wonderful patina while retaining
their impeccable mechanical operation.
A U.S. company founded in 1912, American Lock was dedicated
to crafting "Industrial Grade Security" with superb,
precision-machined padlocks, cylinders and hasps.
Characterized by a history of innovation, American Lock
is credited with the development of the first keyless
combination lock, solid padlock bodies and the double-ball
locking mechanism.
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History:
John Junkunc arrived from Hungary as a railroad
machinist in the early 1900's. He invented the first dial
combination lock because of frequently misplaced keys,
and the American Lock Company was born.
Building upon the company's strong foundation of quality
hand-crafted padlocks, American Lock established itself as the
innovation leader in padlock construction. With many
"firsts", such as affordable 700 series solid steel
padlocks, double ball locking mechanisms, high security
cover plates, aluminum solid bodies, serrated pins, and
shackle-less padlocks, American Lock Company distanced
itself from the competition.
American Lock was recently bought out by Master Lock.
There will be no more "American Lock" padlocks. While
the manufacturing facilities remain, the locks will be
of Master design and will carry the Master logo.
You will find two broad categories of American locks
here - vintage and latter day. Both types are for USE.
The best way to appreciate these wonderful old locks
is to use them. Even though any of these locks can
last many years, even decades, outside, you'll want to
find uses for the vintage models in weather sheltered
environments, where they'll last forever.
The latter day locks are priced about 75 percent above
their retail level of two years ago. This includes
shipping.
The prices of the vintage models reflect my love for
them and the fact that I have just one of each kind.
May they find loving homes.
You can enter items into the
order form, print a copy, and
mail it along with your check ..
No paypal orders until further notice.
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