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Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

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Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

Postby Mike1111 » 6 Jan 2025 20:05

Hi,

This is a Miller Desk & Safe Company safe, but look to have a Sargent & Greenleaf lock. Is there a way to open it without drilling safe. It's been in the family for decades and no one has the combination.

Any help is appreciated!

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Re: Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

Postby MartinHewitt » 7 Jan 2025 8:15

The method to open it without drilling is called "manipulation". Teaching material can be found online as PDFs and on youtube. Some learned it just for opening their own safe. You might also be successful finding a hobbyist willing to visit you. And there are some safe techs who do manipulate locks.
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Re: Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

Postby FranklyFlawless » 9 Jan 2025 2:00

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Re: Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

Postby stratmando » 23 Jan 2025 0:02

Any Holes In Back Or Bottom?
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Re: Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

Postby MartinHewitt » 23 Jan 2025 3:41

I doubt they were made with holes.
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Re: Very Old Sargent & Greenleaf (don't want to drill)

Postby stratmando » 23 Jan 2025 10:34

Asking In Case Holes Had Been Drilled To Bolt To Floor Or Wall
I Bot A 2' Long Phillips From Menards, 2 1/4" Holes, One For Phillips, One For Viewing
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