"Inner Tite" barrel lock and key! With pics
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The "key" is the red handled part, and it fits in the small hole on the lock. When the key is inserted and the handle folded down it pulls a spring back inside the plug and retracts two ball bearings. Here's the plug removed and the open lock:
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Here's the tip of the "key" showing how the end spreads out when the handle is folded down:
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Here are all the parts separately:
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The key isn't the exact one for this lock, I had to file it down so it would fit the hole. If you find the actual "Inner Tite" or "Highfield" brand keys on Ebay, they are usually over $45-$50!
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Here's Inner Tite's website:
http://www.inner-tite.com/
Some of their locks are quite advanced!, and they only sell to utilities and cable/phone companies, so the stuff is hard to get!
Ebay search words: "inner tite key" "highfield key" "inner tite" "barrel lock key" "meter key" "channell key"
Have fun!