Open Old Safe

by **Roadglide** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:14 am

I have inherited an old MAJOR SAFE COMANY Safe. I don't think there is much, if anything, in it but it is locked. Can anyone give me information on opening this safe? I called the manufacturer and they will only give the combination to a registered Locksmith. Who I called and he wants $300 + to come and open it. Can someone be of some help?

by **Chucklz** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:22 am

I think you are going to have to bite the bullet on this one, and pay for the 'smith. If getting your safe open was really easy, it wouldnt be much of a safe would it?

by **CitySpider** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 6:15 am

Tell the registered locksmith you'll give him fifty bucks if he'll call and get the combination for you.

by **Mad Mick** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:12 am

Fifty against three big ones....I'd bide my time. Then again, fifty over here only buys you the first round, not a monthly payment on a compact.

by **HeadHunterCEO** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:15 am

how do you know that the combo was not changed after manufacture by a previous owner

by **Mad Mick** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:20 am

Hmm...

by **Roadglide** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:54 am

Thanks, I don't know if it was changed? And I don't know if this model combination can be changed? It is a Model # 1718 Does anyone hear know?

by **cable4256** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:51 am

you might find something for opening safes on howstuffworks which could be useful

by **Nathan** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:06 am

you could always make a quick batch of thermite and melt away a side or something.

by **CitySpider** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:17 am

Nathan wrote:you could always make a quick batch of thermite and melt away a side or something.

Not that we advocate that sort of behavior. Besides, if the guy was using it to store his hard liquor or he collected matches or something, that might not be the best idea.

by **Chucklz** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:20 am

Thermite is not a good idea if you dont know exactly what you are doing. You may mix it up perfectly well, (its easy, but still) and then try and melt open the wrong part of the safe, and then suddenly realize that your floor was not designed to withstand a pool of molten iron..... try explaining that fire claim.

by **Varjeal** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:11 am

Assuming (which is a bad idea when it comes to safes) that the combination hasn't been changed (maybe a 25% chance that it hasn't) I would first go the route of paying the locksmith to just GET you the combination. He doesn't have to show up, just call and get the thing. If that combination doesn't work, you're going to need the 'smith on-site.

by **Roadglide** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:31 pm

THanks again for the info. I don't think a meltdown is going to work for me. Besides I would like to save the safe. I think it is probable the most valuable part! Like I said I don't think there is much if anything in it. Are there any Locksmiths here that would call and get the combination for me?

by **Varjeal** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:37 pm

Where's "here"? Filling in your profile a bit helps lots.

by **Roadglide** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:46 pm

Sorry, I updated my profile now.

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