1951 Kaiser Trunk Lock

[truxson]

I'm hoping one of you can help me with this....
I recently bought a 1951 Kaiser trunk lid casting from a club member on eBay.  As expected, the item was exactly as described, and I'm not here to criticize anybody as the purchase met my expectations. 

I wanted the item as a plate-able core, which it is.  However, I need to get the lock cylinder out of the handle.  I don't have a key.  I took it to a local lock shop and they too are stumped by it.  In fact, they asked what a 'Kaiser' was! 

Can any of our members provide a method to remove the lock cylinder.  Yes, I have the handle separated from the main casting as that was straightforward. 

I would appreciate any help I can get....
Regards, david. Member No. 10689

[joefrazer]

Without the key, the only way to remove the cylinder that I am aware of is to drill it out. With the key, the cylinder is removed by turning the key to the unlocked position and then inserting a thin metal wire into a hole at the opposite end of the cylinder which releases the lock tab, allowing the cylinder to slide out.

I don't have a 51K handle in front of me to verify the hole's placement but most others work this way.

[Fid]

I just had mine rechromed last spring and I took it all apart.  I pulled up the pictures and joe is right (as always) you need to have the key to get it out.
I'm surprised your local locksmith could not be of help.
Here's a picture I took of mine - maybe downloading and showing them this pic will help.

[truxson]

Thank you.  I passed the information on to my lock guys.

Regards, david.