Opening a Samuel Withers Safe

[AFM]

Hi all. Inherited a Samuel Withers safe from my father. I have the combination (consists of 3 numbers) but cant seem to open it. Does anyone know what is the correct procedure to unlock it? Many thanks! Alfredo

[Huw Eastwood]

Hello and welcome Alfredo, a combination lock on a Sam Withers is pretty unusual, its likely been added/converted but in any case you will need to upload some clear photos in order for everyone to see exactly what it is you've got, here's how:

http://www.antique-locks.com/showthr...-to-your-posts

[AFM]

Hello and thanks for your response. Indeed it looks like the combination lock has been added later. Attaching a picture in case it helps. Thank you!

[Huw Eastwood]

Hello Alfredo, it's a modern S&G dial, so if you have a three number combination then it suggests it'll be a 6730 series 3-wheel lock.

Try 4 turns anti-clockwise to the first number, 3 turns clockwise to the second number, 2 turns anti-clockwise to the third. Then slowly turn the dial clockwise- if it works the lock will pick up and the dial will come to a stop and the lock should be open. Good Luck.

[Chubby]

That is a nice neat job. Looks good. It also provides you with resistance to a punching attack. Especially if you get the safe anchored down, you have got a decent level of security there.

If there is a change key inside, when you open it up, consider changing the combination. You don't know who else is aware of it.

I wonder if the hardened plate is still in place.

[AFM]

Huw, many thanks again for your help. Very kind. Will try that.
Regards,
Alfredo

[Huw Eastwood]

Alfredo here's a bit more detail, I was in a rush when I posted earlier.

Enter the numbers to the top central mark on the bezel and not the left one.

Turn the dial anti-clockwise passing your first combination number three times and carefully align it on the fourth.

Turn the dial clockwise passing your second combination number twice and carefully align it on the third.

Turn the dial anti-clockwise passing your third combination number once and carefully align it on the second.

Turn the dial very slowly clockwise and if all is okay it should come to a stop and the combination unlocked- you can then turn the handle to unlock the safe.

Its worth getting comfortable, stool or chair and a cuppa etc and take your time. If you make a mistake at any point you can't just turn the dial back, you need to start again. Good Luck.