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Baldwin Estate 5260 Contemporary Single Cylinder Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with Round Rose and Emergency Exit Function
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The combination of Estate knob and lever styles and the security of a keyed cylinder, all within the 2.125" standard door preparation.
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Complete entry set includes everything needed to install the lock onto your door
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Dependability, quality, and high design. Baldwin's Quick Ship items are ready to ship to you within 5 business days from ordering.
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This hardware has the subtle simplicity and clean aesthetic that pairs so well with a contemporary home.
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Product Specs
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Subcategory:
- Door Levers
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Leversets
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Lever
- Lock Function:
- Entry
- Collection:
- Estate Series
- Cylinder and Keyways:
- C-Keyway
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Backset (Distance):
- 2-3/8 or 2-3/4
- Product Function:
- Entrance
- Product Design:
- Contemporary
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Baldwin 5260056RENT – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Baldwin Estate 5260 keyed entry lever need a special door prep, or will it drop into a standard bore?
It installs in the standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore, so an existing door prepped for a normal cylindrical lockset takes it without new boring. Backset works at either 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches, the two standard residential backsets, so it suits both shallow and deeper edge prep.
2) Do I have to order the Baldwin 5260 lever by hand?
Yes, handing has to be specified. The 5260 is sold left hand or right hand in each finish, so determine the swing before ordering; a lever is not reversible on the order form here the way a non-handed commercial lever would be.
3) What does the emergency exit function on this Baldwin entry lever actually do?
It is a single cylinder keyed entry set: key outside, and the inside lever always retracts the latch so anyone can get out without a key or a thumbturn. That is what makes it usable on a main entry door where free egress matters.
4) Will the Baldwin Estate 5260 key into my existing Baldwin locks or a Schlage C key?
The 5260 uses Baldwin's C keyway, so it keys with other Baldwin C-keyway cylinders. When you are buying more than one, choose Keyed Alike so a single key runs them all, or Keyed Different for separate keys per door.
5) I need a keyed entry lever for a commercial corridor door instead of a residential one - what should I use?
The Baldwin Estate 5260 is designated residential. For a commercial opening, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with entry/office function. Both are graded commercial locks, where the 5260 is a decorative residential entry set in the Estate Series.
6) What is a comparable keyed entry lever if the Baldwin Estate 5260 is not the right look for the door?
For a residential keyed entry lever in a different style, the Master Lock BC Series RL01 is a Grade 3 return style lever keyed entry lockset with an entrance function. The Baldwin Estate 5260 is a single cylinder keyed entry leverset in the Estate Series with a round rose and a contemporary design, so the two differ in trim styling and in the fact that the 5260 is ordered handed with left hand and right hand variants.
7) The Baldwin 5260 uses a C keyway - what other levers key into the same system?
The Estate 5260 is furnished with a C-keyway cylinder. Other levers cataloged on the Schlage C keyway include the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever, a Grade 2 with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and 2-3/8 inch backset, the Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway and 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS asylum lock with a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder. Those are commercial-grade bodies rather than decorative residential trim.
8) What is the closest decorative keyed entry lever to the Baldwin Estate 5260 from another brand?
Deltana's entry lever family is the nearest decorative match: the 6201 Manchester, 6411 Morant, and 6431 Linstead are all entry function levers rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, and the 5851 Claremont is also an entry lever. Each differs from the Baldwin Estate 5260 in lever profile; the 5260 pairs a contemporary lever with a round rose and a single cylinder.
9) What finishes does the Baldwin Estate 5260 come in?
Three: 056 Lifetime PVD Satin Nickel, 190 Satin Black, and 260 Polished Chrome. Each is offered in both left and right hand, so you can match a whole set of openings in one finish regardless of swing. The PVD satin nickel is the one to pick if you want a finish that will not tarnish alongside existing nickel hardware.
10) Do I need to buy a latch and strike separately with the Baldwin 5260?
No. It ships as a complete entry set with the latch, strike, cylinder and mounting hardware needed to install on the door. The only ordering decisions are finish, hand, and whether the cylinders are keyed alike or keyed different.
11) Is there a keyed entry lever that also comes with a matching deadbolt instead of the Baldwin 5260 alone?
The Baldwin Estate 5260 is a single cylinder keyed entry lever set on its own. If you want the deadbolt in the same box, the Callan Bennett BN3001R is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a deadbolt combo. The Callan Artino 360201 is another Grade 3 entrance leverset if you only need the lever.
12) Is there a non-keyed version of a lever like the Baldwin 5260 for interior doors?
The Estate 5260 is keyed, single cylinder, with an entry function, so it is not the part for a closet or hall door. Non-keyed lever options include the Bravura Atlanta BV333002 and Bravura Orlando BV333602, both Grade 2 passage leversets with round trim, and the Callan Asheville AH5011, a Grade 3 passage leverset in a satin nickel finish. Passage levers latch only and have no cylinder.
13) I want keyless entry instead of a key on this door - what lever replaces the Baldwin 5260?
The Estate 5260 is a keyed single cylinder lever. If you want code entry instead, the Emtek Classic keypad leverset is a decorative option, the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock, and the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock that is ADA compliant and fits doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch thick. Keypad units have their own trim and will not match the Estate round rose.
14) Does a storeroom or classroom lever do the same thing as the Baldwin Estate 5260 keyed entry?
No. The 5260 is an entry function lock, meaning the inside lever always retracts the latch and the outside lever can be locked and released by key. A storeroom lock such as the Cal-Royal AG05, Grade 2 with a deadlocking latchbolt, keeps the outside lever locked at all times and opens only by key. A classroom lock such as the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is keyed from the outside to lock and unlock the outside lever. Neither behaves like an entry set on a house door.
15) The Baldwin 5260 is handed - what keyed entry lever can I order without specifying hand?
The Estate 5260 is ordered as left hand or right hand. If you would rather stock one part for either swing, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 cylindrical lever with a non-handed design and the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 non-handed lever, though both are passage function rather than keyed. Among keyed options, the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial entry lever is the closer functional match to the 5260.
16) Can I use the Baldwin 5260 on an interior hall or bedroom door?
You can, but it is keyed, which is not what those doors usually want. For a hall or closet use a passage lever such as the Bravura Atlanta round-trim passage set, and for a bed or bath use a privacy lever like the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton. Keep the 5260 for the doors that need a key.
17) Can I use a dummy lever from another line to match the Baldwin 5260 on a closet or inactive door?
A dummy is a pull only with no latch, so it is not a substitute for the keyed entry 5260 but is the right part for an inactive leaf. Options include the Emtek Classic Cortina dummy pair, the Emtek Arts and Crafts dummy pair, the Callan Bentley BN5051 Grade 2 dummy lever, and the BEST 9K Series 1DT Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy trim. Lever profile and rose shape will not match the Baldwin Estate round rose exactly.
18) What keyed entry option works if the door is a knob opening rather than a lever opening?
The Baldwin Estate 5260 is a lever handle set. For a knob on the same type of keyed entrance prep, the Arrow HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob and a conventional cylinder, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. The 5260 takes a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset, so confirm the backset on the door before swapping styles.
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