Antique Safes/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Mysterious old Wehrle Safe | 2/22/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Stumbled onto your page here while looking for information about an old Wehrle fireproof safe that ... A: Bill, "The Wehrle Safe Co." The Wehrle Co, was a stove manufacture (castiron) from 1883, during ... | ||
| have an old safe cant find info on | 2/21/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I work for a local auction and we have come across an old safe, it takes a letter combination and it ... A: Corey, The thing I like about research is finding new info. I have been able to update my files on ... | ||
| Milner 212 Safe | 2/20/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have an old Milner safe in our office which we still use but does look like a bit ancient.The ... A: Kevin, Milner made safes from the mid 1800s and after merging with Chatwood nearly 100 years later, ... | ||
| Antique Safe value | 2/19/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have an antique safe built into our business, nee to space and want to sell the safe. It be only ... A: Kate, The metal walls are the vestibule of the vault. As I mentioned earlier, without these metal ... | ||
| Antique Safe value | 2/19/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have an antique safe built into our business, nee to space and want to sell the safe. It be only ... A: Kate, Without the vestibule (walls between the outer door and inner doors) the doors are basically ... | ||
| mosler and bahmann safe | 2/18/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: the mosler& bahmann safe that i have has a DIEBOLD on the dial with a police badge around it. Do ... A: Duane, I only have two combinations for Mosler-Bahmann safes. These were for units with the Yale ... | ||
| identify and value old safe | 2/18/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: My family has an old cast iron (?) safe that originally belonged to my grandfather. It has wheels, ... A: Shelly, Yes I would love to have pictures of your safe for my collection. I don't believe that J. ... | ||
| identify and value old safe | 2/18/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: My family has an old cast iron (?) safe that originally belonged to my grandfather. It has wheels, ... A: Shelly, I would like to see photos of your safe. There isn't much info about this manufacture, and ... | ||
| Is this Diebold Safe worth anything? | 2/17/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a Diebold Incorparated Cashgard Safe, it is approximately 6 ft tall and 2 1/2 ft deep. I have ... A: Mary, The Diebold "Cashgard" safes came in a number of different styles and ratings. In order to ... | ||
| older diebold safe I got for free | 2/17/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I don't see a way to post or send you a picture of it oon here but if you would like to see it I ... A: William, Most older (especially free) safes usually have a value of $0 to that of a boat anchor. ... | ||
| Howe Scale Co. Safe | 2/16/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We inherited a small Howe Scale Co. safe. We can open the lock (yale) but can find no plate to ... A: Tom, The Howe Scale Co., was in business from 1856-1961, in Cincinnatti, Ohio. They sold business ... | ||
| mosler & bahmann safe | 2/16/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a mosler and bahmann safe. I can directly trace it from susanville ca. it belonged to the red ... A: Duane, I only have two combinations for Mosler-Bahmann safes. These were for units with the Yale ... | ||
| delay action time lock | 2/16/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: can you tell me what this dual escapement lock is for and any value? thanks in advance A: Samuel, This would be considered a "piggy-back" time delay movement. When the combination is ... | ||
| thomas withers &sons safe | 2/14/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: we have just moved to a house with a thomas withers & sons of west bromwich, the sandwell security ... A: Gary, I cannot do evaluations without first seeing the safe. Two safes manufactured at the same ... | ||
| Alpine Safe | 2/14/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I am trying to do some research for my father in-law, he has an old alpine safe and would like to ... A: Jeremy, Unfortunately there is not a lot of history about the Alpine Safe Co. Alpine Safe & Lock ... | ||
| changing the combo | 2/13/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have A Schwab safe about 6'tall 2'x2' . I removed the panel behind the combo and there are 3 ... A: Lloyd, The wheel that stays on the door, is the drive wheel. This is the wheel that is directly ... | ||
| Diebold Safe | 2/13/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: i just inherited this beatiful safe and would like to get it operational. I do have a combination ... A: tdn, First, I don't think that you have a Diebold safe, but I will need close up photos to make ... | ||
| Weight of a safe | 2/13/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have a old Remington rand Catalog # 6025A Safe its 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide by about 3 feet ... A: Randy, I would be more tempted to guess 1200-1500 lbs, but once you get over 1000 lbs I guess it ... | ||
| safe | 2/12/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: how do I find the combination to a Barnes Safe & Lock Co. safe made for the National Mining Co. A: John, There are no records for these old safes, especially by who purchased the safe. If the safe ... | ||
| Opening G.&H. Bauche safe. | 2/10/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old G.& H.Bauche safe. I do not have the combination but I have the key. Would you know ... A: Ian, I have never heard of a "G.& H. Bauche" safe. Many of the older safes would paint the name of ... | ||
| Old Safe | 2/8/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: WE just received an old safe stamped with Norris Safe & Lock Company Vancouver, B.C. on the door and ... A: Donna, There have been a couple of "Norris" Safe companies. I believe Norris started as a West ... | ||
| diebold safe handle | 2/8/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Anyone know where I can get a handle for the outer doors for an old diebold safe? Also is this safe ... A: Greg, I was going to tell you that I have access to Diebold parts, until I looked at the photo you ... | ||
| old safe | 2/7/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I come across this safe I think it's a victor acrons are solid .It come from a well known building ... A: Richard, In order to rate or evaluate your safe, I'm going to need photos. They should include ... | ||
| Ely Norris Safe | 2/7/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an Ely Norris Manard safe it has a patent date of july 15, 06 on it. I have everything for it ... A: Duane, The lock on this safe is a Yale 101-1/2, dual combination lock. This was a fairly unique ... | ||
| herring hall marvin | 2/6/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: rehabbing an old building and there is and old hhm safe it was open with what we thought was the ... A: Ronnie, Sorry, the numbers are not any extra help. Your combo may need to be dialed as follows: 4 ... | ||
| 1873 Safe - Detroit Safe Co. | 2/6/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I'm sorry, I forgot to finish my question before I sent it. I did read the history of the Detroit ... A: Bill, Rating Antique Value is based on several things, such as (but not limited to): 1. Condition: ... | ||
| Reliable safe | 2/5/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Andy, Thank you for responses to my inquiry. I am attempting to send detail image files (jpg) to ... A: Larry, If you tried Tuesday or Wednesday our internet service was down. Also, try sending only ... | ||
| Old Diebold safe needs to be opened | 2/4/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old (early 1900s) Diebold safe that has been in my family 4 generations. The safe has been ... A: Jim, You will probably want to check with the following safe company: Boston Safe & Lock 30 Lincoln ... | ||
| cary safe | 2/3/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: What can you tell me about this safe age company history, price range I have more pictures thanks ... A: Richard, In order to rate or evaluate your safe, I'm going to need photos. They should include ... | ||
| value of safe | 2/2/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old safe that I would like to know the value of. The only name I see is Incorporated. It ... A: Kim, The safe is actually a "Diebold Incorporated" safe. (or Diebold). The F1-D designation is ... | ||
| herring hall marvin | 1/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: rehabbing an old building and there is and old hhm safe it was open with what we thought was the ... A: Ronnie, There are only three reasons a combination lock won't work: 1. incorrect dialing ... | ||
| antique safe | 1/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I am very interested in buying an antique safe for aesthetic purposes. As a child I remember seeing ... A: Cathy, I some times think we are collecting safes because we have so many, unfortunately, the older ... | ||
| safe rating | 1/30/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have an old safe, double doors, with a combination lock. It is used to store money. Inside the ... A: Kim, First off you should not be storing money in this safe unless you are only protecting it from ... | ||
| What can you tell me about this...We found it in the basement... | 1/29/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Here are some pictures...I called Diebold and they referred me to someone locally... Is it worth ... A: Kaalil, It appears to be a Cary Safe (hinges), however I will need better pictures in order to know ... | ||
| antique cary safe | 1/29/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Terry, My cary safe will not open, I have the combination, I have tried over and over, with no luck. ... A: Phyllis, Well, by doggee, I can help! Course the travel charge from California is going to be ... | ||
| Old Milners Safe | 1/28/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old Milners Safe.I would very much like to know its Model No./Age and also whether it has ... A: Mark, In order to rate or evaluate your safe, I'm going to need photos. They should include full ... | ||
| value of antique safe? | 1/27/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: looking at the possible value of an old pittsburg lock and safe co safe. jewelry safe.. 6 ft. ... A: Mike, I don't do estimates without seeing the safe. I'm familiar with Pittsburg Safes, but you ... | ||
| old Reliant safe | 1/27/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: Sir, My apologies, the name on the safe I described in my previous inquiry is "Reliable" not " ... A: Larry, I caught that right away when I saw the dial handle configuration on the safe. This was a ... | ||
| Value of a safe | 1/26/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: I have an old Yawman safe, mod.-359. I have no idea how old it is, nor the value, I hope you can ... A: Kevin, You are the second person that has asked me about Yawman Safes. I don't believe that they ... | ||
| old Reliant safe | 1/26/2009 | Terry V Andreasen (Andy) |
| Q: We have an old safe and am interested in its value. It has "The Reliant Safe and Lock Co. Covington, ... A: Larry, In order to rate or evaluate your safe, I'm going to need photos. They should include full ... | ||
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Terry V Andreasen (Andy)
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Expertise
Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 40 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer. Current Project: Restoration of two Tilton & McFarland Safes from the 1860's. Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history. Note: It is not my intention to teach you to open safes or to provide information which may aid in the unlawful opening of a safe. I will not give out drill points or information which I deem inappropriate.
Experience
40 years in the Safe & Vault Industry. Service Manager for one of the largest Safe & Vault companies on the West Coast. Graduate of Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing, Safe lock Manipulation and Safe Deposit Lock Courses. Graduate of Locksmith Institute.
Certified Instructor for the California Locksmith Association teaching Basic and Advanced Lock Servicing, Basic Safe opening and Repairing.
Factory Trained by AMSEC, LORD Safes, LeFebure, Mosler, KabaMas, LaGard and Sargent & Greenleaf
Organizations
Safecrackers International and the
National Antique Safe Association
Education/Credentials
Graduate of Locksmith Institute 1972
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing 1974
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Manipulation 1975
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Deposit Lock Servicing 1985
Instructor Certified - California Locksmith Association - 1985
Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold.
Awards and Honors
2009, 2010 & 2011 Listed in AllExperts top 50 Experts. All Experts Categories - Safes & Security Containers, Locksmithing, Antique Safes.
Retired US Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer (CW3), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
US Navy - 1971-1981
US Army Reserve 1984-2006
US Army Retired Reserve 2006-present
Past/Present Clients
US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Diebold, Hamilton Pacific, Red Hawk Int., Chubb International, 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.
Provide warranty service for lock and safe manufactures.
Service area is Northern California - Fresno to Oregon, including western Nevada
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