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08-02-17, 11:53 PM #14
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Hi, i removed the lock and unfortunately nothing on manufacturers or country origin.

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Sorry I missed it. Don't come to this site much. DH

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28-04-24, 12:56 AM

I had seen this video years ago. Someone pointed this out. Sure looks a lot like this design. DH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIUmvMHMwD8

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This shows a good example of the Imperial. DH https://www.antique-locks.com/showthread.php/3557-combination-safe-lock?highlight=Marvin+Imperial

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