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Mar 3, 2009

Vintage KARCO German 3 Digit Comb Slim Padlock

Intersting combination lock design.





Vintage "KARCO" German 3 (three) digits number combination padlock. Singular slim squared padlock with combination made of plain brass shackle and nickel plated brass case and wheels. Three digits number combination with three separate wheels. Widely used for home doors or private case or draw. "KARCO" marked on shackle. Made in Germany, probably ca. II World War. - eBay (13 Jan 09)

This padlock had an opening price of $49.99 (Plus $14 Shipping) but failed to attract any bids.
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There was another one of these locks recently put up for auction:

Vintage KARCO Combination Lock




This is the oldest combination lock I have seen. I purchased it from an estate auction earlier today and was just fascinated. It is about 3 inches tall, 2 inches across and just over an inch thick. It is marked KARCO across the top of the hasp. Someone scratched the number 686 on the hasp and it may be the combination but I cannot seem to figure out how to make it open. Just an intriguing old lock.

On Feb-21-09 at 11:03:35 PST, seller added the following information:

NOTE: WE HAVE NOW FIGURED OUT THE CORRECT COMBINATION AND OPENED THIS LOCK!!!!! - eBay (24 Feb 09)

This combination lock sold for $44.99 (Plus $5.35 Shipping).
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