Here is a source for almost all locks.

http://www.idnacme.com/mfg.htm I am sorry it is a restricted site
and you cannot explore it. But this particular page has the
manufacturers web sites and you can go to each looking for your
device.

By description, I have no idea what lockset your are describing.
There are basically 2 different lock types. Mortise and cylinder.
Mortise locks have cases that are buried in the edge of the door.
Cylinder locks go through a (usually) round hole through the face
of the door. What type of lock do you have? You did say that the
latch bolt looks hinged. That line sounds a bit like an Adams
Wright - you might begin your search there. I cannot imagine a
hardware supplier (not a hardware store) that would not recognize
the brand or be able to supply an alternate lock. I assume this
is an entry door, not a screen door.

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"orangetrader" wrote in message
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Perhaps one option is to see if anyone here knows of any online
lock sources
that may have pictures I can try to find a match.

Another option is to post some pics of the lock and see if
anyone can
recognize them? I have posted all the images to
alt.binaries.images with
the title "Replacement Lock Search". I have images of the door,
the lock,
the handle, the mortisse etc...if you recognize that please let
me know.
Thanks,

O

"orangetrader" wrote in message
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There is already a dead bolt above the lock assembly.

The lock assembly I am trying to fix has a hinged bolt and a
dead bolt.
The
hinged bolt part broke off.

Thanks,

O

"xrongor" wrote in message
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"orangetrader" wrote in message
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Part of the bolt broke off, leaving a stem sticking out.

I finally was able to remove the whole assembly. Looking
at it inside
and
out there is no brand name on it. I took it to HD and
tried to match
their
lockset and the positions of the bolts and levers are all
at different
locations.

I then took it to a locksmith and had it looked at. First
one told me
he
has never seen one like it and I need to replace it
completely, but he
does
not know who makes it and has nothing that will fit.

The second locksmith looked at it and said "yeah I have
seen these".
But
then he told me this lockset came with the door when it was
originally
purchased and he had in previous occasions tried to find
the
manufacturer
when he had others with similar problems. No luck. He
told me I have
to
get a replacement mortisse but he has no idea where to get
it. He
also
said
getting something else to replace the entire assembly will
not work,
the
door holes were done to fit that lock only.

He also said I should not get replace the whole thing,
since this is
an
expensive lock. He looked at it and said the cylinder he
can replace
but
just that is a $100 cylinder I have there.

I spent the entire afternoon driving around, and so far the
only
option
seems to be to replace the entire exterior door?

another consideration is to install a deadbolt in this door.
it wasnt
clear
if the thing didnt work at all or if it just wouldnt lock...

randy