"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
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I have a door with mortise lock and no key. Probably the original lock
from 1930s. Never needed to open that door before. I would really have
to damage the door to get the lock out. What is a reasonable price for
a locksmith to pick it ? I don't want it re-keyed, just opened.
Thanks,
Simon.


Can you get to the side of the door with the hinge pins?

If so grind off one end of each hinge pin, drive them out and open the door
that way, then remove the lock and re hang the door.

Bob