Sargent & Greenleaf, Rochester, New York - 2 movements, Model # 3A

Model #3A. c. 1890's. This is a rare version of the model #3 using the same dual movement as found in the more common #3 models but in a smaller case; excluding the normal bolt works. Also has original winding eyelets in the glass that were often lost when the glass was broken as well as the optional etched logo on the glass. The lock was designed to sit on top of a separate automatic bolt opener. This was a brief transitional design therefore few were made and very few survive. 5 3/4"w x 3 3/4"h x 3"d. Case #1513, movement #1510. file 67

First photo courtesy Aaron Reali. The second photo shows an interesting conversion of a Model #3 from manual to an automatic function. This is clearly an aftermarket conversion. One can see the remnants of the manual bolt mount and on the lower right can just make out the case hole to accommodate the manual bolt work. Another example of a similar conversion from manual to automatic bolt work can be seen in this S&G Model #2. That one was an OEM from the factory as evidenced by the case. S&G also made an automatic Model 2A which is based on on a case originally designed for an automatic bolt motor as is the Model 3A.

Below are three Diebold Model "D" safes that contains a S&G #3A. It is also the same model safe that contains an early S&G Triple A.