Help! We are installing an antique front door on our new home and the door won't accomodate a standard 2 3/8 or 2 3/4 backset deadbolt lock. Can someone tell me where we can find a short backset deadbolt in a standard deadbolt design (not a mortisse lock)? Thanks!!

Hi, I was searching around on the internet and I stumbled across your question regarding the short backset. We also have this problem .. well our carpenter actually cut our new french doors too much and now the knobs and locks we bought for the new doors won't fit. We need something smaller than the normal 2 3/8" backset. Did you find something? Thanks!

Backsets under 2-3/8" are very uncommon, so the mass-producers stay away from such a small market. You'll need to visit your local "builders hardware" specialist and ask about Accurate Lock's 2" BS mortise lock (8500/8600) or their 336 series deadlock. If you don't need a keyed cylinder outside, then just install an Ives 150 or 151 mortise bolt, which has a 1-3/4" backset. Another option is to scour the internet or junkyards for Schlage's old "B" series 2" backset deadbolt, which is long since discontinued.

I have an older home, this website can help if you are looking for deadbolt locks or door knobs with a 2" backset
http://www.harfordlocksmith.com/2inchbacksetlocks.htm

I have the same problem, with a lock I need to replace having a 2 1/8" backset.

thank you for your response to teh question posed!

hello i had the same problem with the short backset lock i found a locksmith in beverly ma 9789276400 that had them.