Need help with a lock

warren

I like to find out any information on this lock and maybe a value for it.
The chain is broke near the lock on one link.
The locks works fine key works with lock
Thanks

Dean Nickel

Please add a picture of the keys other side. It might help someone with a marking on it. Sometimes the key adds to the padlock on getting a time frame.

Adrian Weber

If I remember it correctly Union Pacific padlocks were padlocks used for the railroad. It should be around 100 dollars if I am not mistaken.

Please also take a look at this website:
http://www.antique-padlocks.com/rr_up.htm

Adrian Weber

Your looks a lot like the UNION PACIFIC SWITCH CS 1 (No. 4303)

Here is a direct link:
http://www.antique-padlocks.com/show_picture.htm

warren

thank you so much for the help very much appreciated

warren

i have one more lock there is no markings for the maker of it i not sure if its a fake or not, here are the pictures.

Adrian Weber

Hey Warren,

No problem my friend you are always welcome here! 🙂
Both padlocks were made by Adlake, some others were made by companies like Wilson Bohannen, Slaymaker, Adams & Westlake etc. Beside WB and Slaymaker I do not know much about the other lock makers I am sorry 🙁

Maybe it would be a good idea to create a directory of lock manufacturers here on the forum, just like the library?
With a few notes and year dates of each company listed by alphabet?

If you ever think about selling one of these padlocks please let me know because I would be highly interested 🙂
It would be in good hands, I also do videos on old and antique locks just take a look at my YT channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/diceman1367

warren

thank you for the information yes i would be interested in selling the lock the roadway and bridge department union pacific cs-21

Adrian Weber

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