"Trick Padlocks - A thru Z"

Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 3 3/8" high. Brass case. Brass shackle. Brass dials. The reverse of the lock is blank. Dial #1 has the numbers 0-10. Dial #2 has the numbers 1-19. You open the lock by matching the number 10 on each dial, then, moving the 10 on dial #2 to match the number 9 on dial #1, then Slide dial #1 to the right. 5683
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 3 1/4" wide. Steel case. Steel shackle. All of the edges are chamfered. The key may not be original but it is old. The shackle is held at two points. The key must be screwed in to release the main bolt, and then a slide must be pulled out above the keyway to release a second bolt which releases the shackle. Mfg by: Possibly German manufacture.
"The Jeff Strumberger Collection" 
4799
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 1/4" high x 3 3/8" wide x 1 9/16" deep. Brass case. Steel shackle. Weight: 2lbs 5ozs. The drop has a special mechanism that allows it to be pulled up and lock to the side.  Originally, I believe that this mechanism also prevented the drop from sliding to the left without first pushing it upward.  It is worn down just enough now that it will rotate to the left, but not as much as when you first push the drop upward.  Mfg by: Possibly W. C. Sinclair.
"The Michael Stuart Collection" 
5007
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 3/8" high x 4 11/16" wide x 1" deep. Steel case. Steel shackle. Weight: 3.6 lbs. "7" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Ar 1653" is stamped on the reverse of the shackle. Rolling shackle. To open the lock you must position the 2 dust guards in the correct position, then rotate the key 180 degrees. If you do not have the dust guards in the correct position the lock will not open.
"The Ralph Sertell Collection" 
5989
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 13/16" high x 2 7/8" wide x 13/16" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Mfg by: Abraham Huffer & Nathaniel Sehner, Hagerstown, MD. Abraham Huffer & Nathaniel Sehner Patent # 48558.
"The Michael Stuart Collection" 
4979
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 7/8" high x 3" wide x 1" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Bronze ornaments and keyway cover. Dead locking mechanism. The key is not original. The lock actually has a simple warded mechanism. "204" is stamped on the inside of the shackle. The keyway cover moves naturally to the left and not to the right. To open the lock: 1) The spring loaded top square plate must be pushed up and simultaneously push the bottom plate to the right. This moves the inside plate so that the keyway is revealed. 2) Turn key 1 clock wise revolution and pull the shackle up. Mfg by: Perhaps European mid 19th c.
"The Amazing Michael Collection"
4597
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 7/8" high x 2 5/8" wide x 1 1/16" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Screw key. Silver relief work. Instructions to open: Keyhole on bottom is fake, though made to seem to fit the key. Bottom section must be unscrewed to reveal the actual keyhole. Mfg by: Perhaps Middle Eastern, late 19th-early 20th century.
"The Scott Family Collection"
3079
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 5 1/16" high x 3 1/4" wide x 13/16" deep. Steel case. Steel shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Press down hard on dust guard. 2) Push in side trick. 3) Rotate key clock wise two times.
"Courtesy Neil Pylant"   
1923
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 3 15/16" high x 2 7/16" wide x 1" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Slide the left turret up to release the catch for the keyway door. 2) Turn key 2 times counter clockwise. Instructions to close: 1) Turn key 2 times clockwise. Mfg by: European, possibly 19th century.
"The Scott Family Collection"
2855
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 1/2" high x 2 7/8" wide x 1 5/16" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Pull down the front panel and turn to the right. 2) Push up on the catch on the reverse of the case and the key will turn to open the lock. Mfg by: European, 18th century.
"The Scott Family Collection"
2856
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 5 1/2" high x 3 3/4" wide x 1 11/16" deep. Weight: 1 pound 10 ounces. Iron case. Iron shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Press the upper lintel and the keyway door will open. 2) Turn the key. 3) Push the back panel to the right to open the lock. Mfg by: European, 17th century.
"The Scott Family Collection"
2857
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 4 7/8" high. Iron case. Iron shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Rotate key 360 degrees clockwise, you will hear a click. 2) Pull key half way out and turn key 180 degrees counter clockwise, then lift the shackle. Mfg by: Possibly European, 19th century. 4384
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 1 1/2" high x 13/16" wide x 9/16" deep. Brass case. Steel shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Press the button on the side of the case to open the door. Mfg by: Possibly middle eastern, 19th-20th c.
"The Scott Family Collection"
2742
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 1 1/4" high. Steel case. Steel shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Press the button on the side of the case to open the door. Mfg by: Possibly European, 19th-20th c. 4385
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 6" high x 3 1/4" wide x 1 13/16" deep. Brass and iron case. Iron shackle. Instructions to open: Using the key shaped like a socket wrench removes the bottom of the lock. Using the female square key at the bottom allows you to crank the brass section down to reveal another keyhole, as well as a small hole on the side. The small hole requires a screw key to be screwed tight. The revealed keyhole requires a key to be turned clockwise. And now the trick. Moving the fish under the shackle reveals yet another keyhole which requires the smallest key to be turned counterclockwise. Once all three final keys have been worked, the lock will open. Mfg by: Possibly middle eastern 20th century.
"The Scott Family Collection"
2858
Click to Enlarge Image Blank. 3/4" high x 5/8" wide x 1/8" deep. Brass case. Steel shackle. Nickel plated. Instructions to open: 1) Press the button down. Mfg by: Not determined.
"The Scott Family Collection"
2854
Click to Enlarge Image "21" - Trick Combination - Casper KEYLESS. 3 1/4" high x 2 1/2" wide x 1" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. 3 brass wheels. "21" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "012303" is stamped on the reverse of the shackle. "Casper KEYLESS" is etched on the obverse of the case. To open the lock: Count the correct number of clicks on each wheel, then push the panel on the side of the case, and the shackle will pop up. Doug named this lock after his dog "Casper". Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, January 23, 2003.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Steve Sommers Collection"
4269
Click to Enlarge Image "24" - Trick Combination. 4 7/8" high. Steel case. Steel shackle. 8 brass buttons. Combination with 1 trick. Opens like a Yale Slider. "24" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Bob Dix Collection"
4410
Click to Enlarge Image "31" - Trick Combination. 5" high x 3" wide x 7/8" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. 12 brass buttons. "31" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case.  "0805" is stamped on the reverse of the shackle. To open the lock press the correct 5 buttons, then press the panel on the side of the case and the shackle will pop up. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, August 2005.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Steve Sommers Collection"
4258
Click to Enlarge Image "34" - Trick Combination. Brass case. Brass shackle. 3 brass dials. Combination with 1 trick. "34 1 15 07" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case.  Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, January 2007.
Only 3 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
1003
Click to Enlarge Image "40" - Trick Combination. 4 1/2" long x 1 1/2" diameter. Brass case. Steel shackle. 2 brass wheels. To open the lock turn and count the spots after the big spot on each of the wheels, then push the button on the end of the case and the shackle pops up. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, September 2008.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
2768
Click to Enlarge Image "41" - Trick Combination. 4 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide. Steel case. Steel shackle. 1 brass dial. "41" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case.  "0309" is stamped on the reverse of the case. To open the lock dial the correct 3 letter combination, then push the dial in and turn to the right, and the shackle pops up. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, March 2010.
Only 2 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
2774
Click to Enlarge Image "42" - Trick Combination. 3 1/4" high x 2" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. 10 brass buttons. "42" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case.  "0409" is stamped on the reverse of the case. To open the lock press the correct buttons on both sides of the case, slide the bar on the obverse of the case up. Slide the bar on the obverse of the case to reset all 10 buttons. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, April 2009.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
2775
Click to Enlarge Image "43" - Trick Combination. 4 1/4" high x 3 1/8" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. 10 brass buttons. "43"  and "1109" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "D. Oestreich" is etched on the inside of the face plate.  To open the lock press the correct buttons then press the large button on the left side of the case to release the shackle. Press the large button on the right side of the case to remove the face plate and change the combination. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, November 2009.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
2776
Click to Enlarge Image "45" - Trick Combination. 4 1/2" high x 4" wide. Steel case. Steel shackle. 2 brass dials. 4 brass slides. "45" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "12 34" is stamped on the obverse of the case. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case. To open the lock set the slides and left dial to the correct combination, then push the left dial to the left and the shackle will pop up. The right dial is a decoy/decoration. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
2786
Click to Enlarge Image "47" - Trick. Steel case. Steel shackle. Steel panels. 5.759" high x 3.470" wide. x .876" deep excluding panels x .611" shackle depth. Weight: 3 pounds 7 ounces. "47" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "0710" is stamped on the reverse of the case. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case. Instructions to Open the lock. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, July 2010.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
2840
Click to Enlarge Image "48" - Trick Combination. 5 1/2" high. Steel case. Steel shackle. 1 brass dial. "48" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle.  Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The Steve Studt Collection"
4949
Click to Enlarge Image "49" - Trick Lever. 4.260" high x 2.505" wide x .735" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Double mechanism lever. "49" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case. "0211" is stamped on the reverse of the case. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, February 2011.
Only 1 of these locks were made.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
4975
Click to Enlarge Image "50" - Trick Combination. 4 1/16" high x 1 1/2" case diameter x 1 3/4" dial diameter. Brass case. Brass shackle. 1 brass dial. 3 brass wheels. "0411" "50" is stamped on the top of the case. "2 of 2" "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the base of the case. To open the lock turn the dial until you are able to push the dial upward to expose the wheels. Turn the wheels to the correct combination and pull the shackle up. This lock is the same as #6255 except it is made in brass. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, April 2011.
Only 2 of these locks were made.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
1116
Click to Enlarge Image "53" - Trick Combination. Steel case. Steel shackle. 1 steel dial. 3 brass wheels. "53" is stamped on obverse of the shackle. "0911" is stamped on the reverse of the shackle."1 of 2" "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the base of the case. To open the lock turn the dial until you are able to push the dial upward to expose the wheels. Turn the wheels to the correct combination and pull the shackle up. This lock is the same as #1116 except it is made in steel. Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich, September 2011.
Only 2 of these locks were made.
"The Steve Sommers Collection"
6255
Click to Enlarge Image "BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER WELL WB BUILT PADLOCKS MARION, O.". 1 5/8" high. Steel case. Steel shackle. Nickel plated. Catalog #: Not determined. Made for: Wilson Bohannan Co. Mfg by: Tafo Mfg. Co., Los Angeles California. 3071
Click to Enlarge Image "CHICAGO A CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1934". .673" high x .499" wide x .078 deep. "STERLING PAT. 1861263" is stamped on the inside of the back cover. Sterling silver case. Sterling silver shackle. A trick padlock. Press the button on the reverse of the case to open the lock. "Century Of Progress International Exposition" was the title of the 1933-34 Chicago Worlds Fair. Mfg by: General Findings & Supply Co. Arthur M. Cole Patent # 1861263.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
2527
Click to Enlarge Image Dog. 7/8" high x 5/8" wide x 3/16" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. To open the lock hold the front and back dog and rotate.
"The Scott Family Collection"
5063
Click to Enlarge Image "DRUMMONDS NATURAL LEAF TOBACCO". 3/4" high x 5/8" wide x 1/8" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Nickel plated. An advertising watch fob. Instructions to open: 1) Press the button down. Mfg by: Not determined. 4603
Click to Enlarge Image "EMPIRE 120 JR. O. U. A. M.". .995" high x .706 wide x .207" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Nickel plated. "PAT. APD FOR" is stamped on the reverse of the shackle. The "Junior Order United American Mechanics" was organized in May 1853. Empire Council No. 120 was based in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The lock was hand etched and most likely presented to a new member and used as a watch fob. Instructions to open: 1) Insert a rigid pin in the keyway. 2) Move the pin slightly to the right. Gamaliel Bradford patent # 373218. Mfg by: Ames Sword Co. More...
"The David Heuermann Collection"   
2654
Click to Enlarge Image "H. C. JONES". 5 3/8" high x 3 3/4" wide. Steel case. Steel shackle. This is a 11 trick lock.
"The Mark Anderson Collection"   
4089
Click to Enlarge Image "Magic Columbian Lock PAT. JUNE 20-93.".  1.904" high including clevis x 1.601" wide x .140" deep. Steel case. Steel shackle. To open the lock: 1) Insert a penny in the opening at the top of the case. 2) Turn key and the shackle pops up. Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Columbus Discovering America. "The World's Columbian Exposition" was the title of the 1893 Chicago Illinois World's Fair. Designed by: Henry Horne. Mfg by: Magic Introduction Co., New York. Patent # 00.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
4283
Click to Enlarge Image "E.M. & J.E. MIX ITHACA". 2.674" high x 1.638" wide x .572" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Brass key. There are 16 false gates on the front wheel. The trick to this lock is that it is opened by the dots not the numbers. Combination: Mix right, stop at the dot after 4, turn left, stop at the dot before 11, pull shackle up. This is the only combination lock made by the Mix brothers and the only lock known to exist. Mfg by: Eugene M. & James E. Mix.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
4136
Click to Enlarge Image "J. NOCK PATENT PHILAD". 3 3/4" high x 2 3/4" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. To open the lock: Push the dust guard down, push dust guard to the left, insert key. Mfg by: Joseph Nock. Joseph Nock Patent # 1243. 5844
Click to Enlarge Image "J. NOCK PATENT PHILAD". 4 1/2" high x 3 1/4" wide x 15/16" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. To open the lock: Push the dust guard down, push dust guard to the right, insert key. Mfg by: Joseph Nock. Joseph Nock Patent # 1243. 5845
Click to Enlarge Image "Doug Oestreich" - "34". Brass case. Brass shackle. Brass dials. Combination with 1 trick. "34 115 07" is stamped on the obverse of the shackle. "Doug Oestreich" is etched on the reverse of the case.  Designed by: Doug Oestreich. Mfg by: Doug Oestreich.
Only 3 of these locks were made.
"The Philippe Burguet Collection"
1003
Click to Enlarge Image "PAT FEB 26 67" - Vienna Trick. 5" high x 3 1/2" wide x 1/2" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Brass trick plates. To open lock: 1) Position the 5 front plates to expose the real keyway. 2) Turn key to unlock the mechanism, 3) Press the plate on the reverse of the case. 4) Pull shackle up. Mfg by: Charles H. Miller. Charles H. Miller Patent # 62353.
"The Steve Sommers Collection"
4275
Click to Enlarge Image "PATENTED AUG.17-1875". 2 7/8" high x 2 3/8" wide x 1/2" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Lever push key. There is a false keyway under the dust guard. The dust guard must be in the appropriate position and the key inserted in the keyway at the base of the lock. Mfg by: Mallory Wheeler & Co. William H. Andrews Patent # 166838.
"Courtesy Neil Pylant"
2447
Click to Enlarge Image "PATENTED AUG.17-1875" - "OR&NCO". 2 7/8" high x 2 3/8" wide x 1/2" deep. Iron case. Iron shackle. Lever push key. There is a false keyway under the dust guard. The dust guard must be in the appropriate position and the key inserted in the keyway at the base of the lock. Made for: Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. Mfg by: Mallory Wheeler & Co. William H. Andrews Patent # 166838.
"Courtesy Neil Pylant"
5352
Click to Enlarge Image "S". Brass case. Brass shackle. A trick padlock. Mfg by: Philipp Seiler. Co. Philipp Seiler Patent # 308633.
"The Richard Bruno Collection"
6156
Click to Enlarge Image "SCHMIDT & ZIEGLER REMSCHEID". 4 3/8" high x 3" wide x 3/4" deep. Brass case. Brass shackle. Hollow barrel key. Instructions to open: 1) Insert key in left keyway. 2) Turn key to second keyway. 3) Push key in further. 4) Rotate key counter clock wise two times.
"Courtesy Neil Pylant"   
1914
Click to Enlarge Image "W. C. SINCLAIR". 4" high x 3" wide x 1" deep. Brass case. Steel shackle. "W. C. SINCLAIR" is stamped on the obverse and reverse of the shackle. "PATENT" is stamped on the dust guard. 4807
Click to Enlarge Image "T1 011-333". 4 1/2" high. Brass case. Steel shackle. Designed by: Ranier Popp. Mfg by: Ranier Popp.
Only 25 of these locks were made.
"The Bob Dix Collection"
4375
Click to Enlarge Image "T2". 4 1/2" high. Brass case. Steel shackle. Designed by: Ranier Popp. Mfg by: Ranier Popp.
Only ? of these locks were made.
"The Bob Dix Collection"
4377
Click to Enlarge Image "T3 popplock". 4 1/8" high including shackle stem x 3" high excluding shackle stem. Brass case. Steel shackle. Designed by: Ranier Popp. Mfg by: Ranier Popp.
Only ? of these locks were made.
"The Bob Dix Collection"
4374
Click to Enlarge Image "T4 popplock". 3 1/2" high x 2.335" diameter x 1.954" deep x .315 shackle diameter. Brass case. Stainless steel shackle. Instructions to open the lock. Designed by: Rainer Popp. Mfg by:  Ranier Popp.
Only ? of these locks were made.
"The David Heuermann Collection"
4376
Click to Enlarge Image "WEST COAST COLLECTORS 20TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE LOCK SHOW 1997". 2 5/8" high x 1 3/4" wide. Stamped brass case. Brass shackle. To open the lock: 1) Insert a nickel in the opening at the top of the case. 2) Turn key and the shackle pops up.
"The Mike Pitman Collection" 
4598