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These Eagle, Yale and Best padlocks are deaccessed WWII-era Ordnance Department equipment. Of note, all original keys can be copied at hardware stores today
This oversized Corbin padlock in a remnant from a defunct Army base. The key is not complicated but the lock includes a clever master-key system.
These large laminated padlocks were commissioned by the military for high-risk applications. L: Miracle Lock Div., HO Boehme. R: Ingersoll, likely for Sargent & Greenleaf.
These molded steel padlocks were made in the 1970s-80s by Sargent & Greenleaf and Ingersoll, for the US Military. These feature Medeco and Ingersoll keys, respectively.
These stout military-grade padlocks, made my Sargent & Greenleaf and Hi-Shear respectively, are designed to withstand significant impact. They also allow a locksmith or authorized user to change the working key quickly (see tags denoting Control Keys)
Brass is a popular material for padlocks. It's rust-proof, weather-resistant and all-brass locks are safe in environments where sparks pose risk.
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