New Vintage Mosler

[CPT1911]

Super excited about a new Mosler I picked up recently. I would love to know when this thing was made? I'm guessing 20's or 30's? Anyone know anything about the history of this model?

Looking at the components, it appears that this was simply a key change version of the lock that Oldfast shared with us in manipulation #17: http://www.keypicking.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=7432&start=135

I haven't done a full manipulation yet, but I've tested contact point readings around the combo it came with and this should be a pretty straight forward open, although it is dialed R-L-R. I also noted the same microscopic variance dialing R-L-R or L-R-L. The conversion is so small, you can actually use the same numbers going either direction!

I built the stand yesterday, but I still need to make a change key for it...

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[CPT1911]

May have answered my own question on vintage. Found this list of Mosler manufacturing dates. Not sure if it is accurate. Based on this, my lock was made in 1941. Makes sense but who knows!

http://boemosler.freeservers.com/serial.htm

[Oldfast]

Super excited about a new Mosler I picked up recently....

I don't blame ya! That's a beauty!

....The conversion is so small, you can actually use the same numbers going either direction!

Yeah, that Mosler of mine you linked to is the only one I've come across that does this.
You've experienced enough locks (more than me I think)... so I think you'd probably
agree when I say that most, if not all modern day locks don't work like that now.

BEAUTIFUL job on that stand Trevor! I love it!

Also, great find on the serial #'s. I've bookmarked it.

p.s. My only complaint... your gutshots are missing one picture! I demand this be remedied

[femurat]

Nice find! I like how you joined the wood... I'd prefer box joints but don't have the equipment to cut them. I'll probably copy yours for my next super thick stand.

Cheers