Anybody remember these things? It's a Weiserbolt. This unit combines a deadbolt with a latch. During the day or so when you want it unlocked the latch goes in and out like a normal latch would. Works well. When you want it locked, you turn the inside thumb turn in the center of the knob, and the bolt extends out a full 1 1/4 inches! One hole two locks. Super idea.
So what happened to it? Last time I saw these in the catalog had to be a good 10 years ago and they were then $145.00.
Okay here is the rest. We sold quite a few of these when they were still around $75.00 - keying these units was a nightmare as this thing has a super fussy internal timing to get that bolt to extend with the key, and also to work properly. It had a tendency to jamb up when not timed correctly.
The latch plate was super large and had to be drilled about an inch and a half into the jamb. Four three inch screws held this thing on the wall. It used #3 Phillips which meant it was a 1/4 inch screw.
In the end, it was too much for most smiths to key. It was too much for the public to buy when you could have a normal deadbolt for around $10.00 or so. Just a lock ahead of it's time.
One more - this thing is basically pick proof. It uses that Weiser "E" line trick to open, and if you don't know that one this will never roll over, well the keyway will, but the lock won't.
Just enjoy something from our past, and a reminder that everything under the sun hasn't been seen - - at least in ages anymore. BUT I have one!
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