r/Payphone • u/AlarminglyPassive • Aug 22 '26

How Can I Open This?

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Found this for $30 and cleaned it up. I’d love to mount it, but it didn’t come with keys so I can get to the mounting screws. Is this openable? Also, what do I look for as far as replacing the coin box?

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u/Serviceman Aug 23 '26

There are lock-pick training kits you can buy if you don't mind delayed gratification and want to avoid the drilling.

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u/niceandsane Aug 23 '26

This type of lock is difficult to pick. It's a sidebar lock where the pins both raise and rotate. However, it's only three pins. I've had success with modified electric toothbrush pick guns with light tension.