How old is my Mosler safe? Year of Manufacture Serial Number

[Kaesekopf]

New guy from Indiana here! I bought this Old Mosler from a friend and can't make sense of the only number I can find, 2985. From the documentation here, if it is the serial number, doesn't match up with any of the listed numbers. If there was a number on the dial knob it is long lost to history, very worn. Please see the attached picts.

My crane scale says 2100lbs.

BR,

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I don't have a concrete answer for you. As I understand it, those numbers are for identifying which part goes with each safe, something like that. This safe pre-dates cnc manufacturing

I'll wait for others more knowledgeable to weigh in

-Kaesekopf (Cheesehead)

[Texasmeskin]

So I have this safe and was wondering if someone could lend a helping hand on dating it.

[MartinHewitt]

If 412112 is the serial number then it should be from 1942.

[Baxter9375]

Can Mosler safes have a new combination made? I have the opportunity to purchase one, probably 1950"s made. It also has a key slot on the end of the handle, not sure if that is needed to lock & unlock?
Any help would be appreciated.

[MartinHewitt]

Only really cheap locks can't be changed. Most can be changed with one method or the other. Key change (with a hole in the cover and a change key) and mesh change (wheels have to be split and differently assembled) are the most common mechanisms. If you have a photo of the safe and/or lock we can give you more information.