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Any suggestions on who can provide training on stripping and servicing combination locks - Government supplied ones - manifoil mkiv in particular.

I don't know of anyone who trains in this area as they tend to be locks that are generally self taught.

Follow these links to a couple of sites that shows one being stripped and rebuilt, it may be of use.

http://www.timwarriner.com/manifoil/page1.html

http://www.codesmiths.com/shed/locks/manifoil.htm

"Manipulation can be done by touch, you feel the resistance change as the pin drops. Spin left a lot to reset to zero, then ever so slowly and gently right to click/left to click/right etc. It does click. Stethascope helps or in a pinch a wine glass, base firmly to the metal near the dial. They used to sand fingers so they could feel the tumbler drop. And be patient, quiet and listen. I opened one and inside was the combination!"

A. Locksmith

Thanks I'm impressed - I dont think I wil attempt to open them but the servicing tips will be useful. Much appreciated.

Glad it was of help.

dont forget the factory setting on these.  Most gov offices dont change them or know how to, so that makes it easier to open. - 40 - 50 - 60