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Safe Breaker`s Tools. Circa 1929

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A complete burglar`s outfit  for opening safes and strong rooms. This photograph was taken by the British police after the set had been abandoned by the foiled owners. Acetylene & oxygen gas containers, hose, torch, bits, drills, levers, chisels and other instruments are shown.

Michael Caine has something to say about the use of explosives during illegal activities - ../oil/caine.wav

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