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    Default Yale 101-1/2 comb lock

    The pictures posted here, and in following posts, are of the later 3 wheel key change version, where the change key used is actually a Yale paracentric pin tumbler key. I know there are some curious locksmiths as well as collectors out there who would love to open one these locks up. Hopefully the postings will satisfy the curious. Working with the lock can be difficult. Even changing the combination can present problems. These first pictures will show the changeable wheel design and how it is similar to the standard Yale hand change wheel. Like the standard wheel there is an outer and inner wheel section. Unlike the standard wheel, there is not an internal circular brass spring clip installed in the outer wheel section. This means the the outer and inner wheel sections will easily separate and mesh back together allowing for a comb change. Note there are 100 teeth on the wheels, one tooth per number.
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