Keys for Presentation Boxes

[Magnus Pym]

Have two presentation boxes (one is for Colt) cap n ball pistols. Cannot find anywhere. Any suggestions?

Thank you for time and consideration.

P

 

[Rebel jim]

Are they locked now? If so you might try to pick the lock or drill it our. If not buy a fancy has and a pad lock.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Have two presentation boxes (one is for Colt) cap n ball pistols. Cannot find anywhere. Any suggestions?

Thank you for time and consideration.

P

Unscrew the top portion of the lock and see if it will move left or right to unhook. If that don't work take all 4 screws out and replace the lock,OR learn how to pick the lock, OR get a key.
Larry

 

[Old Hawkeye]

Take them to a locksmith. He should be able to open them in a few minutes. Or, do the easy & cheap method and just unscrew the screws that hold the lock to the box with a Phillips screw driver.

 

[Calum]

'morning,

If you have a local tobacco shop that sells humidors, maybe talk to them. I've found that a generic humidor key fits most of my modern presentation boxes. I may have a spare laying around - I'd have to check.

Mike

 

[Magnus Pym]

987 River Rd
Mystic, CT 06355

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

What looks like to me from the photos is that the locking mechanism is mounted outside the box, no in-letting. I would do as already suggested, remove the exterior mounting screws and simply take the lock off. You might find a key at a hobby shop. Rocker Wood Working has a bunch of those types of locks and things.

 

[Magnus Pym]

Are they locked now? If so you might try to pick the lock or drill it our. If not buy a fancy has and a pad lock.

Great idea. Yes, both are locked. One would work with your suggestion. However, lock number two (round one) provides no screws or access to removal.

Thank you for your consideration!

 

[gorbysj71]

Are they locked now? If so you might try to pick the lock or drill it our. If not buy a fancy has and a pad lock.

lock picks aren't expensive and there's plenty of youtube videos on how to pick locks. it's pretty easy once you get the hang of it

 

[SDSmlf]

Maybe the keys are inside the boxes….

 

[Magnus Pym]

Maybe the keys are inside the boxes….

Nope.

 

[SDSmlf]

Nope.

So you found the keys? Or remember putting them in a safe place you seem to have forgotten?

In all honesty, all you need is a couple pieces of bent wire (aka paper clips) to open these types of locks.

 

[gorbysj71]

So you found the keys? Or remember putting them in a safe place you seem to have forgotten?

In all honesty, all you need is a couple pieces of bent wire (aka paper clips) to open these types of locks.

paper clips would work, good idea

 

[SOLANCO]

So you found the keys? Or remember putting them in a safe place you seem to have forgotten?

In all honesty, all you need is a couple pieces of bent wire (aka paper clips) to open these types of locks.

Putting things in safe places has been the bane of my existence.

 

[Magnus Pym]

Thanks to all.

I picked one, and I dismantled the other. After long web search, finally found source of replacement locks.

 

[Two Feathers]

For what it's worth. Go to a musical instrument store and spend 2 bucks for a flat stamped guitar case key. Most of them use a 2 pin configuration, and that key will more than likely open your case. I could have them open in about 4 minutes. It ain't that hard. A bent paper clip WILL work! I own a lot of picks, tensioners and a slim Jim or two.:~))) All reminders of my mis-spent youth? I still pick locks just for fun.
Good luck:
Two Feathers

 

[Magnus Pym]

Thanks to all who responded, especially Mike. I picked one, and I dismantled the other.

Forum member,Mike, sent a key which opens the Colt presentation box. (Mike, I owe you. Thanks, again!) After long web search, finally found source of replacement lock and keys for second box.

 

[Calum]

'evening,

Glad it worked in one. It worked in one of mine, but not the other.

Mike

 

[Magnus Pym]

Mike,

Will send my collection of reject keys. One may help you.

P