"Golden Mean" PadLock (Pics + Video)
By special request from a collector I did some searching for these locks and was finally able to track some down. I almost gave up on the search because I simply couldn't find any and most locksmiths I asked didn't even know about them as this lock has not been produced in a long time.
I am glad I kept looking and asking around because I finally got my hands on a couple.
I searched the patent number on the box, and it looks like it was filed around 1978. Here are some links:
-https://www.patexia.com/us-patents/04193277
-http://patents.com/us-4193277.html.
~ Based on that this lock should be quite old! Possibly 25-30 years old! (depending on when this lock was actually manufactured)
The best part about the ones I found is that they had just been stored away still packaged and protected, so they are super clean. So although being very old, they are in perfect condition.
These are 40mm Brass padlocks and weigh about 418 grams.
The keyway is circular and there is a row of pins at the top. The key is shaped like a sharpened Cylinder with the biting cut into a channel down length of the key. A very unique and cool looking key.
Here are some pictures:
Here is a video:
Now that I know about them I am on the hunt for more. A local locksmith told me about someone he knows who might have a few more, so send me a PM if you are interested. I will make the drive out there to check soon.