(024) vintage US military American Lock padlock picked
Channel: Nite 0wl
Date: 14/12/2014

When dealing with locks with lots of serrated and spool pins, raking the lock to get a false set can be very useful and save you a lot of time. Occasionally (if you are extraordinarily lucky) you will managed to get it all the way open but just getting to the false set can make it much easier to pick the remaining spool pins as you don't have to hunt for them as much.

This is an older US government issue padlock (seemingly part of a keyed alike set). From what I have been able to piece together it is a model that American Lock produced for a period including at least the 70's and 80's with the model number AMS100 and MS103 filling NSN 5340-01-346-7462. I am now confident about this identification despite the only markings on the lock being the American Lock logo and "SET U.S." stamp. If anyone can provide more information please share!