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Expert: - 9/24/2008


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We had our safe stolen and are seeking a replacement value for insurance. Also we would like to replace with similar safe. Mosler in no long in business so I am having a hard time figuring out what I have exactly. Any help will be appreciated.
Built 1984
Factory order# 3HS-45538-1
Product Description: 3020B New Design
Have a picture if it would help
Product Code 307137
S/N 26795-9
3 Drawers
OD 35.88 H X 25.88 W X 27.38 D
ID 30.43 H X 20.43 W X 19.43 D

Answer
Jon,

Pictures would help as I have no access to the original factory orders.  Based on the serial number, my records indicate that your safe would have been built in 1982, though if your safe or records indicated 1984, then my records may be off slightly.

I'll check my Mosler catalogs for your "product description", but please send me the pictures, that will be the best help.

Also, feel free to check out the safes on our website, you may see something similar to yours.

You mentioned "3 drawers", was this a filing cabinet safe?

Send me the photos and we will take a look.

andy
andy@securitysafeusa.com
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