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3811 Series Stainless Steel Mortise Lock

100% stainless steel 3811 series mortise lock adopted by the US Navy for Virginia Class Submarines, with lever handles cut back to under 2 inches.

Description

In 1999 The Brass Works was asked by Jamestown Metal Marine to provide the US Navy with a more durable door lock system for the Virginia Class Submarines. The company's 100% stainless steel 3811 series mortise locks were adopted by the Navy and remain in service.

Key features

  • 100% stainless steel mortise lock body
  • Lever handle cut back to less than 2" above the door face for the tight quarters aboard submarines
  • Keyed into vessel-specific Grand Master Key Systems administered by The Brass Works

Applications

  • Interior doors on Virginia Class submarines built by Newport News Shipyard and Electric Boat
  • Naval and other vessels needing compact, corrosion-resistant door locks

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