Hi guys,

I just purchased a new diebold safe and would like to gain some knowledge about it. t has a few quirky things that may need fixing and we'll get into that as well. I Believe it was built rom 1900 to 1914. It has a name "has H. Lindeke Jr. from St. Paul,MN written on the front who likely is a manager from Diebold at the time. Can anyone tell me more information about the age of this safe, its worth (of course it worth what someone is willing to pay for it), and anything else about it. I believe it is a "fireproof safe. It's 40" high x 27"wide x 27" deep. It has two bolts opposite the hinges.

One interesting thing is that the combination only works if the handle is held with slight pressure towards the open position during the last revolution of the dial. Why is this? Should I open the door mechanism and clean it? What with? Does it need lube? What kind? Thanks in advance for the responses!
Brian