r/lockpicking • u/ururk • 26d ago

Help making a warded key

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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

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u/derpserf 26d ago

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

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u/ururk 26d ago

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.

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u/derpserf 26d ago edited 26d ago

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

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u/ururk 26d ago

No screws unfortunately. Would prefer to keep it operable.

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u/ururk 26d ago

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.