Old Mortise Lock Door

It features a 5 32 thick solid brass face plate with a steel case and interior components.

Old mortise lock door.

Although the antique lock or latch is the least visible on your antique door it is a very important part. Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s. The minimum door width is 45mm or 1 75 inches. Designed to replace most mortise interior door locks used in the early 1900 s the skeleton key lock exudes classic style and a traditional brass plated finish.

If you want to improve your door security just know that this type of lock offers far better protection against intruders than the common cylinder locks. Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s 4 0 out of 5 stars 126 17 99 17 99 18 98 18 98 get it as soon as fri sep 25. The most beautiful set doesn t do much good if the door doesn t open close and or lock properly. Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s 4 1 out of 5 stars 121 18 98 18.

For left or right handed use. Mortise case cutout is 3 1 2 x 3 and features a 3 8 throw spring latch with 1 2 throw deadlock. 4 1 out of 5 stars 113. To use a mortise lock your door must be thick enough to accommodate it.

Suited for almost any decor this lock is finished with our living antique patina. This versatile mortise lock door knob is reversible for both left and right handed application. Stick the screwdriver through the spindle hub and pop the lock out of the door. Cut through the paint around the faceplate and remove the screws as shown.

Loosen the set screw on one door knob and twist or pull it off the spindle then pull the other knob and the attached spindle out of the hub. Original mortise locks are 70 to 130 years old and usually have developed unique problems from poor maintenance abuse or general wear tear. Our reproduction privacy mortise lock with thumbturn and 2 1 2 inch backset was inspired by those used during the early 20th century on bedroom and bathroom doors. A locksmith may tell you that your lock is beyond repair and that you should replace it with a new lockset.