Puzzle lock reference

Egyptian Pin Lock

A puzzle interpretation of the ancient Egyptian pin-lock principle, where pins must be aligned so the locking bolt can move.

Original Crafty Puzzles illustration representing Egyptian Pin Lock; not a manufacturer product photograph
Original Crafty Puzzles reference illustration. We do not reproduce the source site's product photography.

Identification details

Maker / source
Project Genius
Designer
Not recorded
Difficulty
3/5
Material
Mixed / metal tool
Shape
historic bolt lock
Mechanism type
pin-and-bolt alignment
Dimensions
Not recorded
Also known as
Pin Lock, Pharaoh Pin Lock

Original source

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