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How to pop a lock?

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  1. wildwest

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    Cleaning lady opened kiddos ballerina jewelry box in a snap. Hoping I can do similar w this cute mailbox piggy bank?
     

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    A Bobbie pin or similar tool may do it. That doesn't look like it's too sophisticated. I'm sure a YouTube session might get you some ideas and maybe success.
     
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    Bend a short "L" in the end, probably open right up.
     
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    Got It!! In different light I could see a 3/4 cylinder sleeve around the gold button in first pic. Bobby pin and tiny eyeglasses screwdriver.

    Thanks Guys :) :handshake:

    one 1983 penny and one 1984 penny, was told it was keys in there, we don't need keys anymore:yes:
     
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