Old Door Lock Mechanisms

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Old door lock mechanisms.

The mechanism initially locks with one full anti clockwise turn of the key but unlike british locks can then turn a further 360 degrees to essentially double lock itself. The design of the internal lock bolt catered for this double throw action by having an elongated bolt arm. Preserving antique doors and their hardware is an important part of restoring an old house to its former glory. You will find the door lock parts you need from deadbolts to hard to find skeleton key locks for your renovation project here.

You ll find door knob and door lock parts as well as door parts such as striker plates and skeleton keys. Vintage antique door lock handle set russell erwin. How to fix antique mortise door mechanisms. One type of old fashioned or antique door lock is the mortise lock which consists of a thin rectangular box housing the lock mechanism that is installed within the body of the door.

Antique sargent door lock mechanism w glass crystal handle three skeleton keys. Many old houses used mortise locks set. It s 3 1 2 inches long 2. Find the replacement door parts you need for your renovation project here.