Prime-Line E 2495 Mortise Keyed Lock Set with Classic Bronze Knob Perfect for Replacing Broken Antique Lock Sets, Fits 1-3/8 In.-1-3/4 In. Interior Doors, Classic Bronze (Single Pack)

Greetings, fellow homeowners! Allow me to regale you with a tale of the Prime-Line E 2495 Mortise Keyed Lock Set with Classic Bronze Knob. As a proud homeowner of a bustling family with seven daughters, let me tell you, our house is a whirlwind of chaos. We were desperately in need of a reliable lock set that could withstand the constant coming and going of our lovely daughters. Did this lock set rise to the challenge? Let's find out! When it comes to replacing broken antique lock sets, the struggle is real. But fear not, my friends, for the Prime-Line E 2495 lock set arrived like a knight in shining bronze. With its classic bronze knob, it added a touch of elegance to our doors, while also acting as a fortress against the relentless teenage tornadoes that roam our hallways. Now, as we dive into the pros and cons of this lock set, keep in mind that the challenges we face might differ from your average household. When you're dealing with seven daughters, it's a whole new ball game: Pros: 1. Solid as a Rock: The Prime-Line E 2495 lock set is built to last and can withstand the constant unlocking and slamming that comes with a house full of rambunctious daughters. 2. Timeless Elegance: The classic bronze knob adds a touch of sophistication to our interior doors and blends seamlessly with our existing décor. 3. Easy Installation: With a little know-how (and maybe a YouTube tutorial or two), installing this lock set was an adventure even our teenage daughters could handle. Cons: 1. Key Management Hurdles: Now, dear readers, picture this: one key, seven daughters. Need I say more? Keeping track of the key to this lock set has become a daily treasure hunt in our household. If only it had come with a key-finding GPS system! 2. Squeakiness Alert: While the lock set is durable, it does have a tendency to let out a bit of an ear-piercing squeak from time to time. Not to worry, though - a little oil will solve that problem faster than one of our daughters can change her outfit choice for the day. In conclusion, the Prime-Line E 2495 Mortise Keyed Lock Set with Classic Bronze Knob has proven to be a worthy companion in our home filled with daughters. Its durability and timeless elegance make it a solid choice for any homeowner in need of a reliable lock set. Just be prepared for the occasional key hunt and some squeakiness along the way. So, whether you have a house full of daughters or a more tranquil abode, this lock set is sure to keep your doors secure and add a touch of charm to your living space. Embrace your inner Sherlock Holmes and give it a whirl - may you never lose your keys in the whirlwind of life!

It’s works and look good. Not for bathroom doors though.

3/4 worked. With little effort to install. However the 4th one, the latch would get jammed inside the mechanism (you turn the knob to pull the latch back, and it would not return). I popped out the mechanism , opened it up with the one screw. Learned and repositioned all the springs and set everything back up. Same thing happened, door latch would spring back normal when knob turned (for maybe 10 turns, then it broke and stuck in the mechanism. ) not great quality overall, but sets one through 3 worked as expected. Considering the cost, I'm on the fence to buy another to replace the broken one. But at this rate, I'll likely swap out the doors entirely for new ones with updated handles and doors. Edit: bumped up to 4 stars. The other door handles work as intended. I was finally able to rebuild one of them and get it operating normally.

Good product and fast service. Would buy again.

Perfect fit, would 100% recommend to anyone who’s still wondering if they should buy it or not.

These look great and generally work without issue. I've had two suddenly have an issue with the latch getting stuck in the open position and the only way to fix it is to remove the entire mechanism, open it and reset the latch however, once it starts it happens nearly every time you use the door knob. I've replaced two now in about a year. Seems to be hot and miss as some have never had an issue.

I wanted to write a review to let people know that you can reverse the direction of the latch. I have installed a few of these, and honestly they work better than some of the other much more expensive ones that I've tried from antique hardware specialty shops. But I was installing some the other day and we realized that the latches were facing the wrong direction for some of the doors (due to which way they swing - you want them to be able to easily latch when you close the door, w/out having to turn the knob). I searched for a while trying to find latches that faced the other way, and no one seems to make them. Then I saw someone here say you can open them up and switch it yourself. It was easy and took me only a couple minutes each. You just unscrew that one screw on the mortise lock, and CAREFULLY pry off that top piece of metal to open it up. Everything in there is spring-loaded. The first one I did pretty easily and the second one a spring sprung and everything inside went flying. Fortunately I had already taken this picture and used it for reference to put everything back in place. They work great now. Definitely recommend these!

I shouldn't have trusted something like a door latch mechanism to $25 hardware (I think it may have been $35 or so when I got it... can't remember). Anyway, despite white lithium greasing the internals on install, and loctiting the screw that holds the assembly together, and being gentle to the point where I pre-retract the latch bolt whenever practical when closing the door, I did expect more than two years' worth of life. The knob and spindle turn fine, but I think either the spring broke, or the detent at one end of it broke. I'll have to see once I get it apart. It's probably wise to heed the mountain of similar negative reviews for this product, both on here and where posted on the big box store sites. You're way too likely to be faced with being on one side of the door with no way through at some point. If that's not a big deal for you, then this is a steal at $25. If it is a big deal for you, run far, far away from this. EDIT: Now here we are, a month later, and the other one has broken. The deadbolt is now loose from the rest of the internal assembly, meaning it can slide into the striker and the key won't turn it back out. Luckily, I was able to catch it before it ended up being a problem. The only good things about these is that they were cheap, but even then they were too expensive for what you end up dealing with. I'd only recommend these to people I despise.

This door knob with lock matched exactly the one I had which was at least 60 years old, so there wasn't much to do except take the old one out and install this one. The only problem I had was that the mechanism was a bit stiff, but after a little lubrication it now works perfectly. Very happy with my purchase and also with the supplier's fast despatch; thankyou.

Debido a que la casa es antigua, no hay muchos establecimientos donde se encuentren este tipo de cerraduras, quedo instalada muy bien, solo un par de orificios a la puerta y contrapuerta para su instalacion, pero quedaron ocultos. Muy buena ccompra, y se ve elegante, old fashion. Voy a comprar el resto de las cerraduras para las puertas remanentes de la casa

Buena calidad , funciona bien y viene con 2 llaves

Installed easily in a door with a similar style of handle. Looks great, functions great. Was installed on a bathroom door and the clients were more than impressed with it and it's quality. Not as solid as an old unit, but definitely a suitable replacement.

J'ai de vieilles portes avec des trous de l'ancien temps ! Mon entourage m'avait dit que c'était impossible de trouver une poignée avec mécanisme qui pourrait être compatible et que je devrais modifier la porte. Le kit est juste parfait et est compatible à 100%. J'en ai même acheté 3 par la suite. Seul bémol, je ne sais pas si c'est ma faute au montage, la pognée est trop serrée au moment de l'ouverture de porte. Peut-être que je devrais la démonter puis monter... mais je recommande fortement.