How to unlock a locked trunk or purchase new key?
I have an old camel back trunk that is locked and I can't find the key. Any suggestions on how to get it open or a company that sells this kind of key? Pictures attached... thanks for any help you can give.
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Sandra: maybe this will help
https://www.hunker.com/13414940/opening-storage-trunk-locks
This video tutorial should help: https://youtu.be/zcPnRLJuQIc
Old fashioned local hardware stores used to sell a set of “standard keys”. You’d have to find a store that’s been there 80 years, or at least that’s where I saw them last.
These guys sell all styles of antique keys (new) to open the lock.
https://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/howto/parts/keysfortrunks/
From reading, this seems to be a "warded lock". You can Google ways to pick them.
Here's picking your type of lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPnRLJuQIc
I would go to you local hardware store and purchase universal key to open that
Have you checked with your local locksmith? They should be able to help you get your trunk open.
No need to spend money just time. I had the same situation and found a way to unlock by searching and watching you tube videos.
I found this info for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPnRLJuQIc
https://www.safeandlockstore.com/products/T46-Trunk-Footlocker-Key-2-Pack.html
Talk to a locksmith
Call a lock smith or bust it open or pick the lock with a wire
You can get a lock picking kit online. That could work if you don't want to call a locksmith
Can you go in by removing the hinges?
At about 1:50 on this video you'll see how to release the lock with a flathead screwdriver. Good Luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcPnRLJuQIc
Thank you all for your help and suggestions. I've tried unlocking it using the video idea... no luck. Then I contacted a company using one of the other suggestions above and they were very helpful, even though they didn't have the correct key, they found the correct key on Ebay for me. After purchasing the incorrect key from them and the Ebay key, I still can't get the key to fit in all the way to open the lock. I have opened it in the past so I must have damaged it in the process of trying to get it open. Not sure what my next step is, I may just have to break the lock, but I wanted to get back to everyone and thank you for all your help.
You can actually use 2 Bobby pins in opening that lock. A bit of patience and its possible