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Tue, Jul 14, 09 at 14:48
| Our 1904 built home still has what appear to be the original locks on the front doors. They are lovely and I hate the thought of replacing them. Does anyone here know if it is possible to have new keys made for the old locks? We are able to lock them/unlock them from the inside ~ they are the push button type of lock (I can post a photo if needed). The person we bought the house from in 1998 had lived there since 1960 and as far as she could remeber there was never a key for the front doors. Thanks for any input! |
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| Just call a locksmith and ask. I have had keys made for antiques whose keys were broken. They'd know. |
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| Remove the key cylinder and take it to a locksmith. They might have a replacement that is an exact match or they can create a key for for it. |
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| joed has the right path. Remove the key cylinder from the lock and take it to a locksmith. |
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- Posted by mrsrichards (My Page) on Thu, Jul 16, 09 at 18:51
| Thank-you! I will check with a locksmith. |
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