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Hey all, Firstly thanks for your time and efforts. i acquired this Tann safe and was hoping to get some info on it like model and the type of combinations locks they are so I can look into...
Did a more thorough search and found that safe is the same as one found in an ad for E.F.Miller &Son Boston. But the door on that safe was open so who knows what lock would be on it. Not surprising...
This is an interesting one. I know I dont have all the comb lock patents from the 1800's but I can pretty be sure that lock was not original to that safe. The lock is typical of something you might...
A couple more pictures of this lock which is almost certainly German.
The next gathering of the History of Locks Research & Social Group (HoLRSG) is on the 16h June 2024 (International members see below) (If you haven’t...
If I were you I would dispose of that safe just about as quickly as you can. The S in the serial number indicates its a ' Smoker ' as such exercise caution and don't be tempted to drill any holes...
Safe ID Tann.