Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any information in the form of a catalogue and a date when these locks were for sale?

In the 1981 I made my first gimmicked padlock which operate the same way. The idea was new to me but several years latter I read about a lock with the same function but never saw any.

In 2009 EA, collector and magician John Bushey showed me this Squire padlock. It was first time I had ever actually seen one and would like to know when this model of padlock was available, when they stopped producing them and when the gimmicked version was available. Requesting scans of any paperwork showing these locks.

thank you

Ian

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I have a few old lock catalogues from my dad's day, Ian. I'll check them out today

Thanks Mick, you didn't make this lock did you?

HI Ian

Ive had one of these locks for 30 years. I believe I bought mine in 1982?
They were made by David Deval....I believe I bought mine from Prynce Wheeler
Hope that helps

I had one of David's, but gave it to his daughter recently. Can't tell you when he started making them.

Think I got your one Michael?. As for some info Ian, 1976 is the Date that David De-Val stared to manufacture the Master Padlock (550 Squire) Il email you some info that may be of use.

Andy

I don't believe this is a DeVal item, he worked on other models 550 and 660 Squire locks, classic lever locks shape padlocks. Never read or heard of him talking about this one.

Hi Micheal, could I bother you for a photo of your padlock and with the keys please.

Not one of mine, Ian. I recall my dad selling these in his lock shop in the 1960's. There were 12 on a shop counter display unit, I think. I'm still hunting for a catalogue entry.

Hi Mick, cheers. It is the time period I think for the padlocks. I cannot find any reworking marks on the lock and wonder if they were factory made/modified, or if someone on the inside made them.

Ian

Hi Ian

Here you go

Sorry never seen the attached image you had linked, hence the confusion Got a bit about this that may be of help? Il send you it over.

Thanks Mike, I cannot dispute that evidence. So there are two in the world, all I need now is date in print to be sure.

Ian, I finally came across the catalogue I was looking for! From a hardware suplier in Willenhall, Abel Fletcher & Sons Limited, and it's from 1957. I've scanned just the padlock, as I haven't figured out how to get a full size page on her of readable quality, so I'll send that to you by email.

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Lets see if this works.

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Hi Mick, fantastic. I even have one of the four wheel combo locks on the same page.
all I need now if a magic mag or catalogue to put it all together.

thanks for your time in doing this.

Ian

I have all I need, thank you Andy, Mick and Mike for your help.
I can die in peace now.

thank you all

Ian: I have a page from my DeVal catalog (sales flyers) -- advertising this pin-tumbler Squire gaffed padlock from him. Do you desire it?

Yes thank you, can you email it to me please

Got it, thanks Moxahalla