On 5 Feb 2007 22:29:41 -0800, "MiamiCuse"
wrote:

I just took possession of a property and there is a safe in one of the
closets. The safe is about 36"x36"x24" deep. The previous owner was
an elderly man and no longer remember the combinations. Me and a
buddy tried to move it and it would not move an inch...we think it is
at least 500 pounds in weight.

Is there a way to get it opened? If I call a locksmith and they come
open it does it mean they will break it in order to get it open or is
there a way to open it and reset the combinations so it may be used?

A locksmith can *probably* open it and reset the combination for you.

Those old safes were steel & concrete-- huge, heavy, and with a small
compartment. [early ones were fireproof, but not waterproof- so
your papers would not get singed, but would be waterlogged.]

Jim