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BALDWIN Estate 6897 Rabbeted Strike
KEY FEATURES
- Rabbeted Strike
- Used With All 1-1/2", 2" And 2-1/2" Backset Mortise Locks With 1-1/4" Fronts Already
- Only Available For 1-3/4" Thick Doors
- Not Available For 2-3/4" Backset Locks
- Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty and Limited Lifetime Finish Warranty
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Parts and Accessories
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Collection:
- Estate Series
- Product Model:
- 6897
- Product Dimension:
- 1" x 5" Strike and 1/2" x 8" Rabbeted Piece
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Baldwin 6897003 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What backset mortise locks does the Baldwin 6897 rabbeted strike work with?
The 6897 rabbeted strike is made for 1-1/2 inch, 2 inch and 2-1/2 inch backset mortise locks that already have 1-1/4 inch fronts. If your lock is a 2-3/4 inch backset, this strike will not work for it and you need a different strike.
2) What is a rabbeted strike and when do I need one instead of a standard mortise strike?
A rabbeted strike is used where the door and frame edges are rabbeted (stepped) rather than flat, which is common on older or custom entry doors and rabbeted pairs. Instead of a single flat plate, the Baldwin 6897 has a 1 inch by 5 inch strike plus a 1/2 inch by 8 inch rabbeted piece that wraps the step in the jamb. If your jamb edge is flat, a standard mortise strike is what you want.
3) How big is the mortise prep for the Baldwin 6897 strike in the jamb?
Plan the jamb prep around two pieces: a 1 by 5 inch strike plate and a separate 1/2 by 8 inch rabbeted piece. The rabbeted section is the longer of the two, so the jamb cutout has to accommodate 8 inches of length.
4) Does the 6897 rabbeted strike come with the mortise lock, or is it a separate part?
It is a strike only. The 6897 is the jamb-side piece, ordered separately, and it assumes the mortise lock already has a 1-1/4 inch front. The lock body, trim and cylinder are all separate purchases.
5) Is the Baldwin 6897 strike solid brass, and is it meant for commercial openings?
The substrate is brass, and Baldwin catalogs the 6897 as part of the Estate Series for residential use. For high-traffic commercial entries you would be looking at a commercial-grade mortise strike instead.
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Does the Baldwin 6897003 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Baldwin 6897003 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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