ERA 261 Fortress - BS 5 Lever Deadlock (67mm, Polished Brass)

£18.29
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22 Reviews

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Ease of Use
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4.8
Build Quality
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Rob Verified Customer

I bought a pair of keyed alike ERA 261s to replace the pair of ERA mortice locks I installed 25 years ago. The only reason for replacing them is our location by the sea. The lock most exposed to the weather had finally rusted enough to be difficult to use. These replacements are ever so slightly larger than the originals but nothing a minute or two with a chisel couldn't sort. The old ones had a brass bolt with rollers, the new ones are solid steel. I've no idea which is the more secure. In conclusion, these are dead easy to fit, work perfectly and, if they last as long as the ones they are replacing I am unlikely to be around to replace them next time.

Excellent locks at a decent price.

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Andy Verified Customer

It arrived promptly & very easy to fit very happy with it would recommend it

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British Standard approved mortice lock with 5 lever mechanism. Ideal front door lock with 67mm case.
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  • Locked by Key on either side.
  • Also available Keyed Alike.
  • Keyhole is 44mm backset from forend.
  • 67mm deep case.
  • 23mm bolt projection.
Ref: ERA-261-67-PB

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Details
ERA The Era 261 Fortress offers British Standard approved security for entrance doors. Trusted by homes across the country, our 5 lever mortice locks are delivered free in the UK.
A 67mm
B 44mm
C 89mm
D 134mm
E 26mm
Dimensions
Case Depth 67mm
Backset 44mm
Case Height 89mm
Forend Length 134mm
Forend Width 26mm
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Lock
Mortice Type
Deadlock
Lock Mechanism
5 Lever
Key Differs
1,000
Bolt Projection
23mm
Backset (keyhole)
44mm
Colour
Polished Brass, Satin Chrome
Product File
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Features
Insurance Approved*
BS3621:2007
Handed
Left, Right
Keyed Alike
Available
* Insurance approval may vary due to conditions and location. Please check with your underwriter.
In The Box
Lock Case
Yes
Strike Plate
Yes
Keys
2
Escutcheons
Yes
Reviews [22]
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22 Reviews

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this Product
Ease of Use
Out of 5
4.8
Build Quality
Out of 5
4.7
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Theo Verified Customer August 2018
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Recommended

The lock came with some very helpful dimensions for fitting. Very quick and easy to fit and it works beautifully, smooth locking action it feels and looks a very quality product.

Thanks

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Anonymous Verified Customer October 2015
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Recommended

Bought two keyed alike locks. Prompt delivery and good service. Many thanks

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John Heap Verified Customer September 2014
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Recommended

Good product makes life easier

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Moi Verified Customer January 2020
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Recommended

I am very pleased with the lock it is good quality and easy to fit

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Andy Verified Customer June 2019
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Recommended

It arrived promptly & very easy to fit very happy with it would recommend it

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Anonymous Verified Customer January 2021
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Recommended

Excellent service good strong locks very reasonable price quick delivery

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Anonymous Verified Customer August 2020
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Excellent. I received exactly what I expected. Good quality at a good price

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Rob Verified Customer May 2021
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Recommended

I bought a pair of keyed alike ERA 261s to replace the pair of ERA mortice locks I installed 25 years ago. The only reason for replacing them is our location by the sea. The lock most exposed to the weather had finally rusted enough to be difficult to use. These replacements are ever so slightly larger than the originals but nothing a minute or two with a chisel couldn't sort. The old ones had a brass bolt with rollers, the new ones are solid steel. I've no idea which is the more secure. In conclusion, these are dead easy to fit, work perfectly and, if they last as long as the ones they are replacing I am unlikely to be around to replace them next time.

Excellent locks at a decent price.

Was this helpful? 20

Adeke Verified Customer December 2020
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Recommended

Great locks, solid and secure. What I was looking for.

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Anonymous Verified Customer June 2021
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Arrived quickly and well packed, easy to fit and very smooth operation.

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Peter Carrington Verified Customer August 2022
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Recommended

Glad I bought this as a replacement for the original one.

The quality is impressive and was relatively easy to fit myself-just a bit of cleaning out and adjusting of the hole in the door frame.

Very pleased , and delivery service from Safe was excellent.Hopefully will last at least as long as the original-20 odd years

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Anonymous Verified Customer June 2021
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Recommended

Arrived quickly and well packed, easy to fit and very smooth operation.

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Rob Verified Customer May 2021
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Recommended

I bought a pair of keyed alike ERA 261s to replace the pair of ERA mortice locks I installed 25 years ago. The only reason for replacing them is our location by the sea. The lock most exposed to the weather had finally rusted enough to be difficult to use. These replacements are ever so slightly larger than the originals but nothing a minute or two with a chisel couldn't sort. The old ones had a brass bolt with rollers, the new ones are solid steel. I've no idea which is the more secure. In conclusion, these are dead easy to fit, work perfectly and, if they last as long as the ones they are replacing I am unlikely to be around to replace them next time.

Excellent locks at a decent price.

Was this helpful? 20

Anonymous Verified Customer January 2021
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Recommended

Excellent service good strong locks very reasonable price quick delivery

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Adeke Verified Customer December 2020
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Recommended

Great locks, solid and secure. What I was looking for.

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Anonymous Verified Customer August 2020
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Recommended

Excellent. I received exactly what I expected. Good quality at a good price

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Moi Verified Customer January 2020
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Recommended

I am very pleased with the lock it is good quality and easy to fit

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Andy Verified Customer June 2019
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Recommended

It arrived promptly & very easy to fit very happy with it would recommend it

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Donald Love Verified Customer April 2019
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Recommended

Big plus for me was easy identification on Safe website, of lock required.

This was essential as I was replacing a lock in my holiday home in Spain, and I’m not a gifted locksmith

Lock arrived promptly for my flight, and changeover was totally simple.

Our home is fully secure again, well at least the front door is.

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Theo Verified Customer August 2018
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Recommended

The lock came with some very helpful dimensions for fitting. Very quick and easy to fit and it works beautifully, smooth locking action it feels and looks a very quality product.

Thanks

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We already have a number of locks with an F marked on the key. Can you supply a lock for these keys?
Iain Revell, Wallingford
It is possible to order locks that suit your existing keys. However, you will physically need to supply your key, rather than providing a key number, in order for the lock to be modified. Please call the phone number at the top of the website if you would like us to organise this for you.
Jonathan P
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Is it possible to buy a mortice lock with a long key?
peter lucas, leicester
Most mortice locks are supplied with keys that are 70mm long. Unfortunately, you can't buy longer keys for Insurance Approved Deadlocks.
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Keyed to Differ or Keyed Alike locks?

As standard the ERA 261 Fortress - BS 5 Lever Deadlock (67mm, Polished Brass) is supplied Keyed to Differ which means the lock includes a set of keys that are unique and will only open this lock. If you require multiple locks you can choose to have them all Keyed Alike, meaning that each lock can be opened using the same key.

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  • Keyed to Differ is the standard way a lock is supplied.
  • Each lock is opened by its own unique key.
  • Each lock includes a unique set of keys.
  • Covered by our returns policy.

What is Keyed Alike?

  • Each key can open multiple locks - the same key could unlock your house and office.
  • Locks need to be the same brand and number of levers.
  • Keyed Alike locks include one set of keys regardless of how many locks are purchased.
  • Made to order so NOT covered by our returns policy.
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