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need an opinion

Need help fixing or installing a lock? We welcome questions from the public here! Sorry, no automotive questions, please.
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WE DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE OR MOTORCYCLE LOCKS OR IGNITIONS ON THIS FORUM. THIS INCLUDES QUESTIONS ABOUT PICKING, PROGRAMMING, OR TAKING APART DOOR OR IGNITION LOCKS,

need an opinion

Postby joebiff » 30 Mar 2023 17:02

I have a new supplier for money box locks and I've never seen this type of lock before; I'm told it comes from "make lock" in china.

Can you tell me by looking at the key if this lock is high security like a medeco or is it easily picked? See the image link below.

https://ibb.co/vJyX8G1

Thank you for any and all opinions
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Re: need an opinion

Postby Safecrackin Sammy » 31 Mar 2023 13:02

Its not going to be easily picked, but I see no stampings on the key with UL etc. that would put it in the Medeco level.

The lock is actually what is UL listed.
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Re: need an opinion

Postby Safecrackin Sammy » 31 Mar 2023 13:05

Its not going to be easily picked, but I see no stampings on the key with UL etc. that would put it in the Medeco level.

The lock is actually what is UL listed.
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Re: need an opinion

Postby MartinHewitt » 31 Mar 2023 15:14

How solid is the rest of the money box?
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Re: need an opinion

Postby stratmando » 4 Apr 2023 8:42

I have a few old Brass Keys, looks similar, They are Stamped "Bell"

Just Back from ebay.
Go there and search "Bell lock keys", looks very similar

Looked at your picture again, doesn't have the V tip as they do? Can't hurt to look
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