I found a Safe.

Son0vagun

I doubt it's from the 60/70s cos the sheds are about 10/15 years old.

I'll be picking up some tools later. I'll let you all know how I get on.

The key hole has a centre pin with two slots. So I'm guessing the lid has has two bolts that lock it in place.

Son0vagun

Here's a up close of the lock

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/563/imagezamd.jpg

Rabies

sfwcork wrote: »

Thinly veiled "i have money for a new house" thread

no

the_syco

hedzball wrote: »

the 6 inches of concrete floor and mortar possible underlying services and foundation are laughing at you..

Sledgehammer around the safe to the point where it's loose enough to pull up. It'll take time and effort, but hey, what else will the OP do?

dlofnep

I would say, it's worth contacting one of the lads from 2600 or TOG that have solid experience with lock-picking. Might be able to save yourself a lot of hassle. I've only some basic experience with it, but some of them are very good!

LadyMayBelle

Will be checking back from the office desk regularly today OP, you better get it open!

Franticfrank

Did you check if it's actually locked? Perhaps the previous owner died before he had a chance to lock it.

Son0vagun

I won't be getting it opened today. One lad Juice1304 dropped me a PM and said he might be able to pick it. But I can't seem to reply to his PM.

So for him here's a pic I'd the key way.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1417/imageclir.jpg

fangee

I've seen these type of safes over the years in bookies that I've worked in.

It shouldn't be difficult for a professional and he may be able to leave it in working order.

He won't ask any question. It's on your property. You just lost the keys.

How can you not afford €200-€300 to get it opened professionally it you've got the money to buy the house ?

Is there more to this story ?

nucker

Son0vagun wrote: »

Apon clearing out my shed in my newly purchased house/property I found a safe. It's a floor safe and incased in concrete. It's opened by a key, which I do not have. Written on the safe door is the details of the locksmith who installed it. The previous owner is deceased, so I don't know who else knows about it.

So I want to open it. But I can't decide what to do.

Easy option is to ring the locksmith and have him open it. But what about the contents of the safe? I doubt there's anything valuable in it, but there could be. The locksmith might notify the previous owners family. Or am I now the legal owner of whatever the safe contains?

I could hire a criminal to open it, but he'd want his share and probably murder me if it contained anything substantial.

Or inorder to have complete secrecy I could dig the it out, it would be a hard job. Chisel and hammer, it would take ages. And then use a angle grinder to open It, but the sparks might burn whatever is contained.

So what would you do? Any advice?

Unfortunately, me thinks you would have to contact the lawyer of the deceased, because it is their estate, I wouldn't try opening it, it may still be against the law

tin79

nucker wrote: »

Unfortunately, me thinks you would have to contact the lawyer of the deceased, because it is their estate, I wouldn't try opening it, it may still be against the law

Oh go away buzzkill.

VinLieger

nucker wrote: »

Unfortunately, me thinks you would have to contact the lawyer of the deceased, because it is their estate, I wouldn't try opening it, it may still be against the law

The safe is part of the house therefore the OPs property as he bought it, however documents etc inside will obviously have to be returned but anything else is fair game id say

maximoose

I don't want you to get excited OP - it could be just coincidence - but I'm 100% sure that's the same model safe that Blackbeard used to use.

LadyMayBelle

fangee wrote: »

How can you not afford €200-€300 to get it opened professionally it you've got the money to buy the house ?

?

Im sure he has a spare £250 lying around somewhere alright.

It's a lot of money!

Thud

the_syco wrote: »

Floor safes usually have great protection on the top, but not so great protection at the sides. Just saying.

so you're saying he should sneak into the neighbours basement and dig a tunnel?

krudler

hope its like the end of Raiders Of The Lost Ark when the Nazis open the ark and rakes of ghosts fly out and melt their faces.

Kat1170

OP you might get some help HERE

coughBogMonkeycough

mitosis

I bet there's a dead baby inside :eek:

This thread better not disappoint. You've got everyone's attention, so if there's anything less than gold bullion in there, then I reckon we should form an angry mob.

RebelRed90

Drive your car into it

Just Like Heaven

Dunno how you could sleep last night OP.

dodderangler

Hire a criminal haha
That part was funny
Op if you don't know how to open a safe or in general use your head then best to stay away from that safe

alb

in before the unlock.

Gosub

The keyway looks like the type of lock that would be an easy pick, for someone with a little experience and the right type of picks.

I reckon it's empty.

Gymsey

What you need to do is auction the safe on here. It's like a game of Deal or No Deal!! I offer you 10euro

Pudders

Gymsey wrote: »

What you need to do is auction the safe on here. It's like a game of Deal or No Deal!! I offer you 10euro

15 euro bid!

BUBBLE WRAP

Gymsey wrote: »

What you need to do is auction the safe on here. It's like a game of Deal or No Deal!! I offer you 10euro

*ring ring* *ring ring*

The banker is on the phone..

Gymsey

Pudders wrote: »

15 euro bid!

16 euro bid!

TheRealSquishy

Have you actually looked places for the key op? Could be hidden on the house somewhere or you might come across it randomly, we found loads of random keys this year and only half of them fit the doors.
I'm off to dig up the back garden now :P

Son0vagun

TheRealSquishy wrote: »

Have you actually looked places for the key op? Could be hidden on the house somewhere or you might come across it randomly, we found loads of random keys this year and only half of them fit the doors.
I'm off to dig up the back garden now :P

Looked in loads of places. I've found three keys hidden around the house but all are door keys and none opened the safe.

I'm waiting to hear from Juice1304 to hear what he has to say. His YouTube videos are good, he might be able to help me.