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Prime-Line E 2281 Passage Door Latch, 9/32 In. and 1/4 In. Square Drive, Steel, Brass Finish (Single Pack)

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Material Plastic
Exterior Finish Plated
Manufacturer Grade Grade 2
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  • This door latch is used indoors with old style passage lock sets
  • 2-3/8 inch backset, accepts 9/32 inch max. square spindle
  • Brass plated finish
  • Constructed of steel and diecast components
  • Mounting hardware included
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These passage door latches are constructed of steel and come in a brass plated finish. This latch is designed for indoor use only, and it functions with the use of a spring-loaded square drive spindle at a maximum width and height of 9/32 inch. It is used with antique and vintage door hardware and it features a 2-3/8 inch backset. The latch includes a latch strike and fasteners, but it does NOT include any of the following components and they must be purchased separately: The door knobs, square spindle and rosettes. Note #1: The square drive on this latch has a 9/32 inch opening and a 1/4 inch opening. The maximum square spindle size that this latch will accommodate is 9/32 inch Note #2: This item cannot be used on pre-bored doors that have large, newer style door knob holes without first prepping them to receive this hardware. Installation tip #1: Because the fasteners of the rosettes (purchased separately) require a solid surface to mount to, the large 2-1/8 inch (approximate size) holes must first be filled with a hardening filler, to then be able to receive the rosette fasteners. Products like Fix-It-All® and Bondo Body Filler® have worked well for some, but care must be used to avoid damaging any prefinished door surfaces during application and finishing. Installation tip #2: Apply a small amount of Loctite ThreadLocker 271® to the set screw threads in the event they are loosening – Loctite® purchased separately.

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This latch bolt comes in a brass plated finish. It features a square corner faceplate and accepts a 9/32 In. square spindle. Used on old style passage door locksets.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
846 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation with the bolts. They mention that the instructions are clear and easy to understand. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it's a high quality latch for the price. Customers are also happy with the performance, saying it works well. However, some customers have reported issues with the spring action, saying the latch is stiff and doesn't return. Opinions are mixed on fit and latch.

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57 customers mention51 positive6 negative

Customers like the performance of the door hardware. For example, they say it works well, is well-constructed, and smooth. Some mention it works great on interior doors with round knob style handles.

"...This matched up perfectly with the rest of the hardware. Works great!" Read more

"Worked great on my interior doors which have round knob style handles, but when I tried to use it on a door with a lever style handle the spring..." Read more

"...The latch itself is well designed and well manufactured, works smoothly. Would buy it again." Read more

"To add to others' commentary, this is a perfectly fine, well-constructed latch, which is 100% mislabeled and miscategorized...." Read more

53 customers mention50 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bolt. They mention that it is well-made, sturdy, and better than most OEM parts. Some say that the mechanism is very robust, and that it's easy to install. Some customers also say that it works well as a replacement for new hardware.

"...It took probably 5 to 10 minutes to fit each one.They are very high quality latches, and very reasonably priced...." Read more

"Well made latch, smooth action, minimal slop. The face plate height was smaller than the Norwalk Lock latch I was replacing; 2-1/4 vs 2-9/16 inch...." Read more

"...The latch itself is well designed and well manufactured, works smoothly. Would buy it again." Read more

"...It’s sturdy enough for a knob and only time will tell how long it lasts with lever use. I feel like it’s more of a 3 than a 4 for my use." Read more

28 customers mention25 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the threaded rods and studs. They say it's a high quality latch for the price.

"Great Price" Read more

"...They are very high quality latches, and very reasonably priced...." Read more

"...These fit and work perfectly, what a good price too and no locksmith needed!!!" Read more

"It fits well and was a good value." Read more

19 customers mention17 positive2 negative

Customers find the installation of the threaded rods and studs to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear and easy to understand. Some say that the product is sturdy for its price.

"Good fit .Easy to install." Read more

"...Seems pretty sturdy and was super easy to install." Read more

"Super easy to install and very sturdy for its price. Will definitely be ordering to replace other mortise locks in my other apartments...." Read more

"...I put this latch in and the original knobs fit perfectly. They even turn easier than the modern door knob set we had on the door before. Perfect!" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the versatility of the threaded rod. They mention that it's well designed, and works smoothly. They are also pleased with the quality, style, and color. Some say that it is perfect for antique knobs on modern door.

"...I'm really happy as I now have some very nice installed knob sets that would probably be $75 dollars if bought new, and I've got just the price of..." Read more

"...After a few taps in and out, I had a good fit. The latch itself is well designed and well manufactured, works smoothly. Would buy it again." Read more

"...It’s nice to keep the original doorknob as the spindle and handles were in good condition, and I didn’t have to change the bore hole...." Read more

"Awesome latch! Installs in no time at all. It is perfect for using antique door knobs in a modern door...." Read more

61 customers mention29 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the latch. Some mention that it fits well, while others say that it doesn't fit their door knob or spindle.

"...as several other reviewers have stated, the new latch hole dimensions are not stated accurately." Read more

"They fit perfectly for my application. Much more robust than the original one that failed after one year." Read more

"Well made latch, smooth action, minimal slop. The face plate height was smaller than the Norwalk Lock latch I was replacing; 2-1/4 vs 2-9/16 inch...." Read more

"...I didn't believe that for a minute and searched online. These fit and work perfectly, what a good price too and no locksmith needed!!!" Read more

21 customers mention11 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the latch. Some mention it's an awesome latch that installs in no time at all, while others say that it remains inside the door and the door no longer latches.

"...These fit and work perfectly, what a good price too and no locksmith needed!!!" Read more

"...drilling some some of the material from the door, the latch didn't necessarily sit flushed...." Read more

"...Once I had modified it, the latch worked great, and I've installed it and am using it on my front door...." Read more

"...Very easy to install, the only draw back was the loss of the ability to lock the doors. Overall I like the cleaner look that matches our home's age." Read more

12 customers mention3 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the spring action of the threaded rods and studs. They mention that the spring is weak and not strong enough to return the latch to the closed position. Some say that the latch is stiff and falls apart.

"...to use it on a door with a lever style handle the spring action inside was not strong enough to return the handle back up to the starting position..." Read more

"...Too bad that it’s not designed for levers, spring is just too weak...." Read more

"...The spring is also a little stronger which helps get the antique knob back to the right position better than a new style one." Read more

"Fits well, however with brass lever handles the spring in the latch isn't strong enough to return the latch to the extended position without..." Read more

9/32 vs. 5/8
5 Stars
9/32 vs. 5/8
The sketch currently shown as a product photo by Amazon (see my own pic) is accurate for what I received -- a 9/32 spindle is the largest it will accommodate. The product title ("9/32 in. & 5/16 in.") is contradictory and wrong. This worked fine for me, as reviewers had already pointed it out and 9/32 was what I needed. In fact it was a tight 9/32. With a digital caliper, my spindle measured a rather small 9/32. Even at that, the spindle had to be tapped into the socket with a hammer. That was fine, metal was soft. After a few taps in and out, I had a good fit. The latch itself is well designed and well manufactured, works smoothly. Would buy it again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for replacing door knob on 1940's door
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
Color Name: classic bronzeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
Bought this when I needed to replace a spindle-type door knob on a house built in 1940. This matched up perfectly with the rest of the hardware. Works great!
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Barry Majors
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Price
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
Color Name: ChromeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
Great Price
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jeff a
4.0 out of 5 stars May be tricky if your using real antique knobs and shafts
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
Color Name: classic bronzeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
Was glad to find these .I have some nice antique fired clay(benningtons I think) knobs and latch sets but I didn't want to mortise the doors to use the old latch sets. These seemed to fit the bill perfectly but I was a little concerned because many reviews mentioned older hardware was often not dimensionaly compatible with the new latches so I checked my doorknob shaft and it was close , but definetly smaller than the stated shaft hole of the new latch. I got them and began installing them and they would not slide into the hole . The stated hole dimensions are simply not accurate. Happy ending though as some minimal filing of the old shafts, especially taking off the sharp square corners fixed the problem. I would estimate I filed off about 1/64 "(just a little off each of the 4 sides) for each shaft to fit perfectly so I am quite satisfied , despite the extra work.They slide in and out smoothly with no play. It took probably 5 to 10 minutes to fit each one.They are very high quality latches, and very reasonably priced. If you need to modify your hardware to make them work this is the way I would do it as the old shaft metal will be much softer then the new latch hole metal(if you're thinking of enlarging the hole instead, as it will be hardened steel). A grinder would have been faster but I wanted to take off a minimal amont of meatal. This might not work for everyone but I wanted to include it in the review because so many reviews mentioned this very issue. I'm really happy as I now have some very nice installed knob sets that would probably be $75 dollars if bought new, and I've got just the price of the new latches, about $12 each, into the project as the old knobs were salvage from discarded doors.Took one star off not because the manufaturers latches didn'tfit my 100 year old stuff, which I can understand, but because as several other reviewers have stated, the new latch hole dimensions are not stated accurately.
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Michael Camp
5.0 out of 5 stars Robust
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
Color Name: ChromeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
They fit perfectly for my application. Much more robust than the original one that failed after one year.
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Mary I. Froemke
3.0 out of 5 stars Spring not strong enough for a lever style handle
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
Color Name: classic bronzeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
Worked great on my interior doors which have round knob style handles, but when I tried to use it on a door with a lever style handle the spring action inside was not strong enough to return the handle back up to the starting position on it's own after the handle is pressed down to open the door, and the handle just hangs down in the depressed position. Therefore you must manually lift the handle back up to its starting position EVERY TIME YOU USE IT so that the tongue will eject for the latch to catch and keep the door closed when you go to close it behind you :/
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Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars Sooooooo thrilled!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
Color Name: ChromeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
I love my antique door knobs on all my doors. 2 recently stopped functioning. I took pictures of the piece and sent to numerous "locksmiths " who said they specialized in antique knobs. All of them said I would have to replace the entire doorknob. I didn't believe that for a minute and searched online. These fit and work perfectly, what a good price too and no locksmith needed!!!
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Scott K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lock
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
Color Name: BrassSize Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Good fit .
Easy to install.
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M. Farrell
5.0 out of 5 stars High quality part.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
Color Name: BrassSize Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Well made latch, smooth action, minimal slop. The face plate height was smaller than the Norwalk Lock latch I was replacing; 2-1/4 vs 2-9/16 inch. The mounting hole spacing was smaller than the Norwalk Lock latch I was replacing (1 31/32 inch) but otherwise it was an suitable replacement. The mechanism design looks like it will last longer than the Norwalk latch and the striker feels substantial. Comes with 4 Phillips head screws, about #8 x 3/4 inch.
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Pau
5.0 out of 5 stars LATCH
Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2023
Color Name: ChromeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
Buen producto, conforme.
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Kris_Phantom5
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect replacement for my period door.
Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2023
Color Name: classic bronzeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
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 Fit perfectly without alterations. Looks period correct for the 1908 french door
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect replacement for my period door.
Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2023
Fit perfectly without alterations. Looks period correct for the 1908 french door
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Anthony Watton
5.0 out of 5 stars Fits my old doors
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2023
Color Name: BrassSize Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I went out on a limb with this purchase not knowing for sure if these would actually fit on my old custom pine doors. Well they did work and are great quality. Will buy again if needed.
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TerriW
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish it had adjustable offset
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2022
Color Name: BrassSize Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Had to return because the offset did not match the center of the existing doorknob hole in my door. Really wish that it was the adjustable kind, or that they had the other standard size.
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Reese
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for fluted door knobs
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2021
Color Name: classic bronzeSize Name: 9/32 in.Verified Purchase
I have an older door from around the late 1800s to early 1900s, all thick and heavy wood, the latch hole was cut out wrong and previous home owners just decided not to ever fix it because who cares about privacy? Any way I managed to get it in the door and attached a fluted door knob, works great although I suggest having proper tools before installation, it’s not hard but to help prevent damage to your door it’s probably best you do some research first.
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