English Gun Case Button Latch

[Campchair]

Does anyone out there know where one could purchase the large solid brass pushbutton latches of the type found on high-end English-made doublegun "oak-and-leather" fitted cases ? This is a Box Lock type with a press button with a key slot in the center. They are usually just under the solid leather hand grip in the center of the case and are fully inletted into the wood of the case bottom. Very well made, and I think someone is still making them. I can furnish a photo of a typical one to someone off-line . (Never got the hang of uploading photos.) I'd also be interested in buying "flip" catches and the pushbutton locks off the cases, and any loose high-end suitcase locks from the WW1 to start of WW2 timeframe. Must be solid brass.

Thanks, Campchair

[Scary Leatherworks]

  On 9/23/2011 at 3:31 AM, Campchair said:

Does anyone out there know where one could purchase the large solid brass pushbutton latches of the type found on high-end English-made doublegun "oak-and-leather" fitted cases ? This is a Box Lock type with a press button with a key slot in the center. They are usually just under the solid leather hand grip in the center of the case and are fully inletted into the wood of the case bottom. Very well made, and I think someone is still making them. I can furnish a photo of a typical one to someone off-line . (Never got the hang of uploading photos.) I'd also be interested in buying "flip" catches and the pushbutton locks off the cases, and any loose high-end suitcase locks from the WW1 to start of WW2 timeframe. Must be solid brass.

Thanks, Campchair

is this the style lock/case you were describing?

[celticleather]

These locks are still being made in solid brass by Liston Locks in the UK. They have now been taken over by Abbey Saddlery, and renamed Abbey Liston. Take a look at http://www.abbeyengl...Search=lock+615. The locks are available in three sizes.

[Campchair]

  On 9/24/2011 at 1:41 AM, celticleather said:

These locks are still being made in solid brass by Liston Locks in the UK. They have now been taken over by Abbey Saddlery, and renamed Abbey Liston. Take a look at http://www.abbeyengl...Search=lock+615. The locks are available in three sizes.

Actually, the type I need is like the ones above. They are in the center of the case; just under the handles. Unlock, they function as a pushbutton catch. Insert key, they secure the case (at least from "honest folks".)

I need 50 or so. If they are not available, I'd like to buy an old one for copying. Heck, I'll even buy the case for one.

I build and repair oak-and-leather cases, so I'm familiar with Abbey and the beautiful Liston Flip Catches. I use them and admire the craftsmanship. I just haven't gotten one of this type in a very long time; should have copied one when I had the last one in the shop.

Campchair

Edited September 25, 2011 by Campchair

[Scary Leatherworks]

  On 9/25/2011 at 7:46 PM, Campchair said:

Actually, the type I need is like the ones above. They are in the center of the case; just under the handles. Unlock, they function as a pushbutton catch. Insert key, they secure the case (at least from "honest folks".)

I need 50 or so. If they are not available, I'd like to buy an old one for copying. Heck, I'll even buy the case for one.

I build and repair oak-and-leather cases, so I'm familiar with Abbey and the beautiful Liston Flip Catches. I use them and admire the craftsmanship. I just haven't gotten one of this type in a very long time; should have copied one when I had the last one in the shop.

Campchair

What you want is a full mortised or maybe half-mortised cabinet/case lock these aren't exactly what you are looking for but will give you a starting point on your search http://houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6423/.f?sc=11&category=114

http://houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6423/.f?sc=11&category=114

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=9867

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=9880

http://www.minksemporium.com/Keys-and-Locks.html#M_1881 this one looks close but doesn't show the face.