Drop in Lock with strike

Full Mortise Lock

Lock Size Backset-Distance To Pin: 3/4" Overall: 1" x 1-1/2", 5/16" Thick Selvedge: 3/8" x 2-1/8" Brass Strike Plate: 3/8" x 2-1/8" Bolt Projection: 1/4" Key Size: Barrel: 3/16" D x 1-3/8", 2-5/16" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 3/8" Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates keyhole-cover design Insert Escutcheons:#0242,#0237 or #0253  can be used with this lock

Finding an exact match for an old lock is not always possible, as only a limited amount of sizes are now  made.

Drop In Locks with 3/4" backset, are authentic replacements for furniture made in the 1900's. Use on drawers and doors hinged on the right. Designed to drop into a pocket cut by a router or machine. Once installed lock should fit tightly. It will be encased with wood on both sides only selvedge edge will show. 

This is a very reasonably priced lock, as such: locking mechanism is average, not as smooth as finer made brass locks, yet is serviceable. Made in Asia.

Install Considerations

1. Use on doors hinged on right.
2. Lock fits into cut out pocket in top-edge of drawer or side-edge off door.  Once installed only brass selvedge and keyhole are exposed. 

If replacing a lock: the backset measurement must be determined

• If you have original lock: measure distance between top edge of lock to lock pin in center of keyhole. This measurement is known as the backset.
• If old lock not available, determine backset by measuring: distance from center of keyhole (where lock pin would be) to top edge of drawer or side edge of door.
• The backset measurement of the replacement lock, must match backset measurement in original lock and/or keyhole location measurement in drawer or cabinet door.

For help measuring and selecting full mortise locks, we recommend reading: How to select, measure and install full mortise cabinet locks.