What is the translation of the rear of the lock case ?
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Translation is roughly-
8 precision tumblers
7 individually sprung
5 safety sliders
Extra strong bar
All internal parts verkadmiumiert
Iron-hard and cadmium plated
2 extra strong lens head bolts
riveted and verkadmiumiert both sides
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Front says "8 Tumbler"
Here's a picture of the key for one like this-
.Last edited by Sonderkommando; 09-08-2018, 04:39 AM.Comment
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He is just taking time of his woodworking to provide so historical insight on Nazi culture. JOriginally posted by Sonderkommando View PostInteresting piece of history, and probably is what it is!
Not sure what Thorsten is on about though?Comment
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For what its worth, I bought this for next to nothing. Was found during a clean out in old house.Comment
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Its possible, there were numerous gates at Dachau, this could be from any one of a hundred locked gates, doors, cupboards, trunks etc etc.Comment
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Yeah - for all that's associated, I would believe it's authentic - and pretty cool for what it is.Originally posted by Chris Boonzaier View Post
[and I bet Owen would be proud to wear it to his next punk-rock show]Comment
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As we always like to say - if only it could "talk" . . .
Yeah - for all that's associated, I would believe it's authentic - and pretty cool for what it is.Originally posted by Chris Boonzaier View Post
[and I bet Owen would be proud to wear it to his next punk-rock show]Comment
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You would have to look at period photos of Dachau, they probably had a lot of gates, doors, rooms, places that would accept locks and it very possibly could be from Dachau. I have no reason to doubt the story as logic would dictate we are talking about a lock and not the "Hitler diary's" here, although a big auction house could spin it into something.Comment
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