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About Terry V Andreasen
Expertise
Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history.
Experience
Over 35 years in the Safe & Vault industry. 21 years with current employer.
Organizations
Safecrackers International
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Graduate of Locksmith Institute
Graduate of Lockmasters (Safe Lock Servicing, Manipulation, Safe Depostit lock Servicing)
Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold.
Certified Instructor for the California Locksmiths Association
Awards and Honors
Retired US Army Reserve Warrant Officer (CW4), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Mechanics Bank, El Dorado Savings Bank, many Credit unions and smaller banks. McDonalds, Togos, Burgerking, TacoBell, Carls Jr. FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Lucky's, Albertson's, Raley's, Safeway, NobHill, Bell Markets, PW Markets. Great America, Century Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, UA Cinemas, and many homeowners and small businesses.
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Expert: Terry V Andreasen - 8/28/2008
Question
I recently purchased a building with a antique Diebold Safe
it is black with what looks like the original paint with what looks like custom pinstripes. It does have some rust on the top. Anyone know a rough estimate on the value?
Outside Dimensions Inside Dimensions Approx. Weight (lbs.)
H W D H W D lbs
42 32 26 34 18 18 1,250
Combo Dial - Diebold
Right Hand Square Door - Hides Into Side Of Safe
Interior Has One Adjustable Shelf
Answer
Justin,
Without seeing photo's of the safe, any guess on the age or value would be just that - a guess!
Mosler & Diebold both made safes similar to what you are describing. Most of these were made during the 50's & 60"s. These were basically record type safes, only allowing protection against fire or heat. Generally these safes would only be worth $0-$300 (retail), depending on the condition. Again without seeing pictures of your safe this is a best guess.
If you would like a better estimate, please send me photo's of the full exterior/interior, and detail photo's of the dial, lock & bolt work, handle, hinges, wheels (if any), art work, labels, cabinetry, and any significant features (like the door tucking into the side of the safe).
As soon as I see the photo's I can give you a better idea of what you have and possibly what it is worth.
Rating Antique Value is based on several things, such as (but not limited to):
1. Condition: (excellent, good, fair, poor)
2. Age
3. Manufacture
4. Type: (Fire, Data, Burglary (bankers or jewelers)
5. Construction methods: (sheet steel, cast iron, composite, heavy steel/manganese)
6. Size / Weight
7. Art work (original/refurbished/restored)
8. History: (documented with and without photo's)
9. Purpose of "resale"
Now that you have a homework assignment, send me the photo's so that we can give you more info.
Andy
andy@securitysafeusa.com
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