Found....new Bargman door handle/lock for many '50s to '60s

[Rog0525]

I found this while rummanging through the stock of a small RV shop.
I'm quite sure it's the original lock so many folks are looking for and I bought it on the spot.
It's brand new. The size of the mounting plates is 9 1/2" X 2 1/4". The etchings are:
THEODORE BARGMAN CO
DETROIT MICH
L-77A-1

The one thing that puzzles me is that lifting the handle does not activate the plunger. Should it?
I'll post this item in the Classifieds section as soon as I figure that out.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Rog0525

Fantastic catch!!!!

The striker bolt must move when you pull the handle.

If it does not, then somethings wrong.

Perhaps that might be the reason it is still around.

Andy

[Rog0525]

The striker bolt assy was on the wrong side when I found it. I took it apart (bad idea) to switch to the correct side, but I obviously reassembled it wrong.
I just dropped it off at the shop to see if they can fix it. I think the cam is just in the wrong position but I'm too klutzy to tinker with it any more.
I looked around the shop again and found 2 exterior handles for the same lock.
I'll put those in the Classifieds too.

[Over59]

Rog for President

[markdoane]

Let the bidding begin!

Maybe you could send a PM to everyone that wanted a new handle in the old '59 door handle' thread. Your call. I would put them up for bids.

[Rog0525]

Originally Posted by markdoane

Let the bidding begin!

Maybe you could send a PM to everyone that wanted a new handle in the old '59 door handle' thread. Your call. I would put them up for bids.

I think "high bidder wins" is the fairest way to do it. I'll post the ad when I get the lock back on Monday.
The two handles are in my vault, alongside the gold ingots.

[markdoane]

Rog,

If they can't get it to work, send me a msg. I can take mine apart and send you some pictures of the correct assembly.

[Rog0525]

I might need to take you up on that offer, Don. The gal at the RV shop was trying very hard to find a diagram when I left.
They are like a Mom and Pop store but have been in business since 1958 and have a lot of old Bargman stuff. If anyone is looking for hard-to-find Bargman lock cylinders or such, let me know and I'll see if they might have it.
Their shop reminds me of an old-fashioned hardware store, you know, the kind where the clerk would go get you one !/4" locknut instead of directing you to aisle #89 where you might find a sealed box of 100.

[flyfshr]

WOW!! A shiney new one. That's a thing of beauty. Good find Rog. Wish there were more of those Mom & Pop RV shops around.

FF

[59toaster]

Before any of those originals get damage wee need to see if we can find a machine shop to make one out of billet. I was going to have mine duplicated but I found that is about to fail and not true.

[Rog0525]

Originally Posted by 59toaster

Before any of those originals get damage wee need to see if we can find a machine shop to make one out of billet. I was going to have mine duplicated but I found that is about to fail and not true.

Toaster, I would have no problem with providing one of the new handles as a prototype for possible reproduction.
I posted a wanted ad on these forums about 3 years ago when I had a '60 Overlander with a broken handle, so I know that forlorn feeling of not being able to find a part you desperately need.
If you think you can find someone who can make these handles available at a reasonable price, I'll be glad to work with you.

[C Johnson]

wow, those are a sweet find. I love it when I find things like that digging around in an old shop or swap meet !

[59toaster]

I'm trying to find a guy that I did some product reviews for a couple years ago. He's in Phoenix. Did a lot of Aero space stuff. I think he has the equipment that would do it. He had to close shop do to lack of work. I also know of another top notch machinist in the same area if I cant find the first guy.

[flyfshr]

Hey Toaster -
If you need a local guy to make contact with either of these shops, let me know. I'd be glad to help out.

FF