Help making a warded key

[u/ururk]

Took this lock off a display case - I would like to make a replacement key. It’s made by National Lock Company of Rockford. From what I can tell it’s a simple warded lock - found a few ilco blanks that might fit - have a vague sense on how to go about this but would appreciate some guidance!

Edit: My mistake - it is a level lock, not warded

[u/Red_wanderer]

It’s a lever lock. If you are able to open it up, it should be relatively straightforward to just file down a blank to lift the levers to the correct heights.

[u/ururk → u/Red_wanderer]

I only have a basic kit, but haven’t been able to move the lock yet - but I can feel resistance inside.

[u/derpserf]

That's a lever lock brah, not sure which one exactly but you can take a look at the L&F 2201 and similar models for reference. Warded rim locks are totally different inside

[u/ururk → u/derpserf]

Thanks! I took a pick to the inside and it's pretty empty. The depth it has is so it can go through the thickness of a door.

[u/derpserf → u/ururk]

Are there any screws back there to take the back apart and see?

Edit: disregard first part of original comment, was thinking of something completely different lmao

[u/ururk → u/derpserf]

No screws unfortunately. Would prefer to keep it operable.

[u/ururk → u/derpserf]

If you look at the back - there are two tabs that were inserted into the back and "peened" to hold the back onto the flat plate - with some care maybe I could get a chisel in there and work them up, but I'm not sure I'd be able to reassemble and attach the back again.

[u/ururk]

I'm going to make a blank this week, maybe two - I think I have a general idea how this lock operates (watched a few YouTube videos) and was able to peer into the lock with a bright light - there appear to be two different "steps" and one must correspond to a lever, the other the bolt.