AboutTerry Andreasen (Andy) Expertise Safe and Vault related Questions;
Antique Safe Repair and Restoration;
With over 37 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer.
Current Project: Restoration of three, 36 ton steel vault doors and drop floors, in the old Federal Reserve Building, San Francisco.
Experience 37 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
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
Awards and Honors Retired US Army, with many decorations and awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Op Iraqi Freedom.
Past/Present Clients Secret Service, FBI, Dept. of Homeland Defense, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Navy, US Marine Corps, Lawerence Livermore National Lab, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, various local banks, credit unions, state agencies, Jewelers, and many commercial and residential customers.
Service Area is Northern California (Fresno to Oregon and Western Nevada)
Question Hi Andy
I have a victor safe which is locked and I don't have the combination.There is a number on the dial 803432 .There is also a marking Victor Safe Cabinet Co. Marietta Ohio -1904.Do you have any ideas on how to open this safe.
Thank You
Bill
Answer Bill,
Unfortunately the serial number doesn't help. All of the factory records disappeared when the company went out of business.
Yes, I do have ideas on opening the safe, unfortunately all of them require a safe technician. I know this probably isn't what you wanted to hear, but if you want to keep and use the safe it is your best bet.
Check in the yellow pages under "safes & vaults" for a trained safe technician. Most locksmiths are not trained and will cause more damage than is necessary, which may result in larger fees and repairs.
If you have any questions concerning the methods the safe company will use, the prices charged or if you need a referral let me know.
