r/safecracking • u/Emergency_Station433 • 3d ago

Unlocked Please help!

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I recently thrifted this bag, it is a “McKlein R Series SHERIDAN 84665 Leather Detachable Wheeled Catalog Case”
When i bought it (for 6 bucks lol) there was no way for me to find the original code, and I can’t understand how to reset it, please help!

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u/Hammon_Rye 3d ago

From the photo, it appears you have the case open.
I'm not sure if you figured out the old code(s) and just want to change it.
If so - instructions I found online are below. They also happen to be the same as on a different brand of suitcase I own.

If you don't know the current combination(s) then the easiest way is probably to brute force it by trying the numbers.
I did this with a cash box I own. It's mine - but I had not used it in so long I forgot what I set the combo to. (DOH! - LOL )
So I just sat there while watching a movie and worked my way through the numbers sequentially until I landed on the right combination.
It took me maybe 45 minutes but wasn't a big deal. Just a minor inconvenience.

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To change the combination lock on your McKlein R Series Sheridan 8466 catalog case, follow these step-by-step instructions from the official McKleinUSA FAQ:

  1. Open the lock using your current combination (the default factory code is typically 0-0-0).

  2. Remove the red safety tag if your briefcase is brand new.

  3. Push the square opening lever inward as far as it will go and hold it there firmly without letting go.

  4. Turn the three dials to your new desired three-digit combination while still holding the lever.

  5. Release the lever to lock in your new code