Looking for old-fashioned metal gate latch with vertical tension rod that slips into a horseshoe

[IrishAyes]

bracket on the gate post. Something my clever dogs can't open. I actually have one such device on the back gate but need another for the front. Not asking anyone to do my research for me - I've been at that for hours! - but maybe someone will already know where one's to be found and will give me a clue. Just a little hint. Anything, a crumb even...

One of the major indulgences I awarded myself when I first bought this 100-yr-old fixer was the type of wire 'rainbow' or scallop top wire fencing popular when it was first built. Had to find the one company left that still made the stuff, then it was on special order when they had enough demand to justify it; now they don't make it anymore. I could put some kind of modern looking gadget on there but it would look horrible. I'm not persnicketty about much, at least according to my own perception! but I am about period compatibility in design. I once saw a picture of a renovated Vic that had been made ultra modern inside, and it still hurts my eyes.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Recommend google image search

I'd help but am in ER waiting for a room right now.

Hope you find it!

[No Vested Interest]

3. May all be well for you, SKP. nt

[IrishAyes]

7. Good grief - for once I'm more concerned about your problems than mine.

Now you must let us know how you are ASAP.

BTW, I've tried Google too. But just because I couldn't find it doesn't mean nobody else can. And I'll keep trying.

[NYC_SKP]

8. Thanks, I'm hanging in there. :-)

Google as each with pics:

https://www.google.com/search?q=horseshoe+gate+latch&num=100&newwindow=1&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=NsOXU_jZNcfxoATLzoCoDA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=672

Was told after a follow up visit to check into ER because crappy insurance wouldn't cover this otherwise.

Waiting for a surgical slot, infection at surgical site-- brain aneurism treated on May 20, successfully except for this, all at Stanford Hospital neurology dept., so in good hands, thanks!

Thanks!

[Mosby]

2. something like this?

http://greenrivertack.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=23&products_id=3574&osCsid=1c98a63c87257bdcaa00dc656d72a105

[IrishAyes]

6. Thanks - I saw versions of those. But they're horizontal and

involve a shaft fitting through a hole. The kind I'm looking for has a vertical arm that when free, leans outward from the gate, not the post, and is connected to the gate. The post has the horseshoe/fork receptacle, and you have to pull the lever backward toward the gate, then let the lever return forward between the two arms of the fork to close the gate and hold it shut.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Do a search on Ebay.

[IrishAyes]

5. Ebay's always my first stop when searching for an item. For good reason - often enough it works.

Not this time.

[Paper Roses]

9. Anything like these?

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http://www.essentracomponents.com/access-hardware/latches-locks/slide-barrel-bolt-gate-latches?src=em&gclid=CNO1pvbp8r4CFW4Q7AodAlkAUg

scroll down)

or: Anything on this page: I believe you are looking for a barrel bolt latch.

https://www.google.com/search?q=barrel+bolt+latch&tbm=isch&imgil=%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.amazon.com%252FAmico-Locked-Spring-Loaded-Barrel%252Fdp%252FB008J80HJE%3B300%3B300



Did you try companies that sell fences? They certainly should have hardware available or at least be able to refer you.

Constantine's of Florida and Rockler Woodworking are great sources of hardware.

Edited to add:
Van Dyke's Restorers: http://www.vandykes.com/default.aspx
Good luck.