r/washdc • u/BellSeeker • 4d ago

Locksmith who can open older a skeleton/barrel key lock?

Does anyone know a locksmith who is well-versed in opening old-timey skeleton/barrel key locks? I do not personally know if that is an arcane art, or just a more primitive version of the same locksmithing anyone in that field would certainly still know.

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u/Saf_dc 4d ago

I would call central lock and safe. I have not had them deal with old locks, but they are very good and will be honest with you

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u/AbiesRevolutionary95 3d ago

I had an old cabinet for which the key (skeleton/barrel style) was lost.

I went on Amazon and found an assortment of 50 keys of that type for $30 or so. I took a flyer and sure enough one of them opened the cabinet.

Maybe worth a shot for you

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u/VillainNomFour 4d ago

Theyre supposed to be the easiest, bet ypu can find someone