One type of old fashioned or antique door lock is the mortise lock which consists of a thin rectangular box housing the lock mechanism that is installed within the body of the door.
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How to fix antique mortise door mechanisms.
If there is paint on the lock face then when you remove the mechanism the paint may stick to the lock face and peal off the wood of the door.
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Before you remove the lock mechanism from the door you may want to score the gap around the lock front with a razor to free any paint that may be attached to the metal.