master #77

[the picker]

hi every one below i have a old master no77 padlock i picked up for a couple of bucks at the antique shop. its not the best shape but it was pickable so i thought id share and if any one has a rough idea on the age it would b much appreciated

[edsmiley]

Check out this link from LP101.

From MacGyver101

The age depends on which model padlock you have. I'm not an expert on the older Master Lock designs, but the No. 77 was a model that Master Lock produced sometime in the 1950's/60's with an embossed "lion" design. They later resurrected a version of that same design for some limited-run commemorative locks in 1996, for their 75th anniversary.

[the picker]

thanks for the link ed helped a lot

[edsmiley]

No problem!

Here is some more info:

What you are looking at is a Master No. 77 "Jungle Master" padlock. These locks were an inexpensive padlock used up to the 1960's. You can see the word MASTER held in the lion's mouth... I hope this helps...

Source: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories ... ed-padlock

[the picker]

i noticed that mine has more rivets than that one but its probably from the same time. again thank you

[Oldfast]

Good to cya Eli,

You've probably already seen it, but Jim has a vid talking a bit on dating these locks...
depending on whether the lock has just the lions head, or the entire body.

It's fairly general... but might help?... http://youtu.be/PPtJtTWsM94