Sorel combo lock

oldbiscuit

Just bought a Sorel padlock, should have it in my hands by the end of next week (hopefully) Then the fun begins.It dosn’t have the combo,but I’m pretty sure I can figure it out. I’ll post picks when I get it. Stay tuned. Mark

Angusbuddy

Hello Biscuit, Congrats on the recent purchase. There was a very good article in the last WCLCA newsletter here in the states by Michelle Kaye (fellow collector) about the Sorel locks. Very detailed and full of information down to the smallest parts and operation. Let me know and I could scan and send you a copy if you’d like. Regards, Angusbuddy

oldbiscuit

Thanks, I have the WCLCA newsletter,which reminds me I need to renew my memberships to ALCA & WCLCA. Mr Kayes articles in the last two issues is what peaked my interest and got me looking for the lock. I’ve always thought of the Sorel as a unique lock. Mark

oldbiscuit

The Sorel arrived the other day and after playing with it for about 20 min using the techniques that Mr Kayes had so generously printed in the latest WCLCA newsletter, I was able to figure out the combination and get it to open. This Sorel is the patented model with 18 click stops on the dial on the bottom. While not the most sofisticated mechanism in a lock it is pretty unique. And I might add heavy too.

rileythedog

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to share some pictures of the Sorel lock that I have. It has a weight of 495 grams and is 12 cm long.
I have no code and there are only divisions marking the outside of the lock.
If anyone has any information to share it would be appreaciated.
JD

oldbiscuit

JD, I’m sorry I didn’t reply to your private message on this lock, I’ve been working day and night trying to get caught up. I’ll have to dig through some of my old papers to get the instructions to show how to decode this lock. I’ll email it to you in the next couple of days if you can wait. Mark

oldbiscuit

JD, I’ve sent you a private message. Mark

Chris Belcher

http://www.antique-padlocks.com/d_sorel.htm
Have a look at this one with instructions

camota

It might be well to ad that the Sorel that Rileythedog posted photos of is a long shackle Sorel somewhat rarer than the ordinary Sorel.