Cast Iron Story padLock,Civil War Canteen,US

These do not come up for auction very often!

This is a very hard to find lock. It is considered a Story lock because of it's figural shape in the form of a civil war canteen. There are two types of this lock, and this is the one that is harder to find. The U.S. is right side up to the lock, but upside down to the canteen on this one. On the other the U.S. is opposite. There are no chips, cracks, or breaks in this beauty. The key is not original, but works the lock well, and the shackle spring is good. The lock measures 3-1/8" X 1-3/4". Thanks for looking, and GOOD LUCK! - eBay (24 October 2009)

This padlock had a high bid of $499 (Plus $4.95 Shipping).
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