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Marks USA 295AB Entry Lever Lockset, Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, 2-3/4in Backset, ANSI Strike, Grade 1

Marks USA MAR295AB 295AB Entry Lever Lockset with Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, 2-3/4" Backset, Grade 1

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Marks USA 295AB Entry Lever Lockset — Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, Grade 1

The Marks USA 295AB is a commercial-grade cylindrical entry lever lockset from the Survivor Series, engineered for demanding applications where durability and long-term performance are essential. Featuring a unique stainless steel "clutch" mechanism and bronze roller bearings, this lockset exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300%, achieving over 3.6 million cycles. Designed for door thicknesses of 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" (with optional K1904 spacer for 1-3/8" doors), it accommodates a 2-3/4" backset and is 3-Hour Fire Rated. The Marks "C" keyway 6-pin cylinder with 2 keys provides reliable entry security, while the solid cast zamac levers with 1/2" return and thru-bolted roses ensure a robust, professional installation.

Key Features

  • Exceptional Cycle Durability: Exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300% with over 3.6 million cycles, ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Unique Clutch Mechanism: Stainless steel "clutch" disengages levers from the retractor when locked, dramatically reducing wear, eliminating lever droop, and extending service life.
  • Bronze Roller Bearings: Cast retractors on bronze roller bearings provide smooth, durable operation across millions of cycles.
  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Fits doors 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" thick; use K1904 spacer for 1-3/8" doors. Accommodates 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" backsets.
  • Latch & Strike Specifications: Latch #1834 with 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" front, 9/16" throw, and stainless steel nose; includes #1135 4-7/8" ASA curved lip ANSI strike.
  • Solid Cast Zamac Levers: Curved lever design with 1/2" return and thru-bolted roses (3-7/16" dia., spring loaded, 2-#10 thru-bolts) for secure, professional mounting.
  • 3-Hour Fire Rated: Rated for 3-hour fire door applications, supporting code compliance in commercial and institutional settings.
  • Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Backed by Marks' Lifetime Mechanical Warranty for added confidence and long-term value.
  • Multiple Available Functions: Available in a wide range of functions including Entry (AB), Passage, Privacy, Classroom, Storeroom, Hotel, Institution, and more for versatile application coverage.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 — Exceeds by 300% (over 3.6 million cycles)
  • UL Listed
  • ADA Compliant
  • 3-Hour Fire Rated
  • Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA, UL Listed
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Function Description: Pushing and turning button on inside locks outside knob/lever requiring use of a key until button is manually unlocked.
  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • ANSI Function: F109
  • Series: 295
  • Product Function: Entrance/Office
  • Latch Type Specification: Deadlocking
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities and Schools
  • Healthcare Institutions and Hospitals
  • Retail Establishments
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Marks USA 295AB?

Marks USA 295AB Survivor Series locksets are built with solid cast zamac levers, stainless steel clutch components, and bronze roller bearings — a combination that delivers over 3.6 million cycles, exceeding BHMA Grade 1 requirements by 300%. UL Listed, ADA Compliant, and 3-Hour Fire Rated, the 295AB is engineered for the most demanding commercial door applications where dependable, low-maintenance performance is non-negotiable.

Manufacturer Resources

Marks USA Product Catalog

Product Specs

Latch Throw:
9/16"
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Cylindrical Locks
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA, UL Listed
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Function Description:
Pushing and turning button on inside locks outside knob/lever requiring use of a key until button is manually unlocked.
Front Size:
1-1/8” x 2-1/4”
ADA Compliant:
Yes
ANSI Function:
F109
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Series:
295 Series
Product Function:
Entrance/Office
Latch Type Specification:
Deadlocking
Strike Classification:
#1135, 4-7/8” ASA curved lip strike
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Marks USA 295AB/26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Marks USA 295AB lever lockset fit a 1-3/8 inch door?
Not on its own. The 295AB is built for doors 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches thick, and a 1-3/8 inch door needs the K1904 spacer added to the order. Standard commercial 1-3/4 inch doors fall inside the base range with nothing extra. If your openings are a mix of old 1-3/8 inch wood doors and newer 1-3/4 inch doors, order the spacer for the thin ones so the roses pull up tight.
2) Will the Marks 295AB latch into the strike that's already in my frame?
Depends what's in the frame now. The 295AB latch has a 9/16 inch throw with a 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inch front, and it ships with a #1135 4-7/8 inch ASA curved lip ANSI strike. If your frame is already prepped for a 4-7/8 inch ASA strike, which is the standard commercial hollow metal frame prep, it drops straight in. If the frame carries a small T-strike or a full-lip residential strike, you'll be cutting the frame to take the ASA strike, and the shallow 9/16 inch throw means the strike has to sit right or the latch won't hold.
3) What does the AB entry function on the Marks 295 actually do when someone pushes the button?
That's ANSI F109, entrance/office. Pushing and turning the button on the inside locks the outside lever, so it stays locked and requires a key until somebody manually unlocks the button. It doesn't release when the inside lever is turned, which is what separates it from a pop-out-on-egress entry function. For an office or a tenant suite where staff want to set the door locked and leave it locked through the day, that's the behaviour you want. If you want the outside lever to unlock automatically each time someone exits, this is the wrong function.
4) Can I use the Marks 295AB lever lock on a 3-hour fire rated door?
Yes. The 295AB is 3-hour fire rated and UL Listed, so it's usable on labeled openings up to a 3-hour rating, including stair and corridor doors in schools and hospitals. It's also ADA compliant, which matters because the lever, not a knob, is what satisfies the operable-hardware requirement on an accessible route.
5) What is the closest Grade 1 cylindrical entry lever to the Marks USA 295AB from another manufacturer?
The Dorma C150 is the nearest straight equivalent. Like the 295AB it is a Grade 1 cylindrical lock in the Entrance/Office function, so it covers the same openings: an office or tenant door where the inside button locks the outside lever until a key is used. The 295AB carries a 2-3/4 inch backset and the #1135 4-7/8 inch ASA curved lip strike, while the C150 is listed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, a wider thickness range than the 295AB's 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch. The Dorma C853 is a second Grade 1 lever option in the Entrance function from the C800 Series if the C150 trim is not the one specified.
6) What Grade 1 entry lever should I use on a door thicker than 1-7/8 inches?
The Marks USA 295AB fits doors 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch thick, with the K1904 spacer covering 1-3/8 inch doors, so a thicker leaf falls outside its range. The Dorma C150 and the Dorma C853 are both Grade 1 cylindrical locks listed for 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the C150 in Entrance/Office function and the C853 in Entrance. The Cal-Royal CAL20 and CAL30 also reach 2 inch doors at Grade 1, but they are privacy and passage functions rather than keyed entry.
7) Is the Stanley QCL150 entry lever the same thing as a Marks USA 295AB?
They fill the same slot but not at the same grade. Both are entry levers on a 2-3/4 inch backset with an ASA strike - the Marks 295AB ships the #1135 4-7/8 inch ASA curved lip strike and the Stanley QCL150 a 4-7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch ASA strike with a Sierra bent lever. The 295AB is Grade 1 and the QCL150 is Grade 2. The QCL150 is also supplied less cylinder, where the 295AB comes with the Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder and two keys. On a Grade 1 spec line the QCL150 is not a drop-in answer.
8) Is the Marks 295AB Grade 1 lockset heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
It's ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, the top commercial grade, and Marks rates the Survivor Series at over 3.6 million cycles, which exceeds the Grade 1 requirement by 300 percent. The reason it gets there is the stainless steel clutch that disengages the levers from the retractor when the lock is locked, so forcing a locked lever doesn't wear the mechanism or cause lever droop, plus cast retractors riding on bronze roller bearings. For a main entry, a school corridor, or an apartment building common door, that's the durability spec you're looking for.
9) What keyway does the Marks 295AB use and how many keys come with it?
It comes with a Marks "C" keyway 6-pin cylinder and two keys. That's a Marks proprietary-style keyway, so if your building is keyed on Schlage C, Kwikset, or an SFIC core system, the 295AB as supplied won't key into that system. Locksmiths standardizing a property on Marks C can suite these across openings; if you're maintaining an existing Schlage-keyed building, look at a lock that takes your keyway instead.
10) Should I use a mechanical entry lever like the Marks 295AB or go to an electronic keypad lock?
Key-and-button mechanical, like the 295AB, is the right call when you want nothing to maintain: no batteries, no codes to manage, no audit requirement. Move to electronic when you need to change access without rekeying or track who went through. Among the Grade 1 cylindrical options, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a standalone keypad lock holding 100 user codes and fits the same 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch door range as the 295AB, so it's a straight swap on the same prep; the Alarm Lock T3 DL3075 adds an audit trail. If the access control is networked, the Schlage NDEB ENGAGE is a Grade 1 wireless Bluetooth cylindrical lock for 1-5/8 to 2 inch doors.
11) What's a Grade 1 alternative to the Marks 295AB entry lever if I need a wider door thickness range?
The Dorma C150 is the closest cross-brand equivalent: Grade 1 cylindrical, entrance/office function like the 295AB's F109, and it covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors without a spacer, where the Marks needs the K1904 to go down to 1-3/8. The Dorma C853 is another Grade 1 entry lever at the same 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch range, keyed single cylinder. If you're mixing door thicknesses across a building and don't want to stock spacers, either Dorma covers the spread on one part number.
12) Is the latch on the Marks 295AB deadlocking, and does that matter on an exterior door?
Yes, the #1834 latch is a deadlocking latch with a stainless steel nose. The deadlatch plunger rides against the strike and blocks the latchbolt from being pushed back, which is what stops a credit card or shim attack. It matters on any door where the latch edge is reachable from the unsecured side, so on an exterior or corridor entry the strike has to be positioned so the plunger lands on the strike face and not in the strike opening, otherwise you lose the deadlocking entirely.
13) I need a lever on the same doors but without a key - what matches the Marks 295AB?
The 295AB is a keyed Entrance/Office lock using the Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder. For openings on the same run that do not need a key, the Cal-Royal CAL30 is a Grade 1 passage lockset and the Cal-Royal CAL20 is a Grade 1 privacy lockset, both listed for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. At Grade 2 the Orca OCL210 is a passage lockset and the OCL240 a privacy lockset, and the Dorma CL701 is a Grade 2 non-keyed single dummy lever for a false leaf or closet face.
14) What is the electronic equivalent if I want keypad entry instead of a key on the same door?
The Marks USA 295AB is a mechanical cylindrical lock keyed to the Marks C keyway. For code entry on a door in the same 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch thickness range, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock with a digital keypad, 100 user codes and IC/SFIC compatibility, listed for 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors - the same range the 295AB covers. The Schlage NDEB is another Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical option, wireless over Bluetooth Low Energy, for doors 1-5/8 inch to 2 inch. Both change the door prep and add power and credential management that a keyed 295AB does not require.
15) For a classroom door, should I use the Marks 295AB or something else?
The 295AB in the AB configuration is the Entrance/Office function - the inside button locks the outside lever until a key releases it, which is an office or tenant behavior rather than a classroom one. The 295 Series itself is offered in classroom and storeroom functions as well. For classroom openings with intruder lockdown from inside, the TownSteel XCE-9000 and FCE-4000 are Grade 1 classroom intruder cylindrical locksets, and the Schlage XE360M is a Grade 1 classroom/storeroom lock. Those bring keypad or RFID credentials and power requirements the mechanical 295AB does not have.
16) Can I use a Lockey keyless knob lock in place of the Marks 295AB on a commercial entry?
They are not interchangeable trim. The Marks USA 295AB is a keyed Grade 1 cylindrical lever lock, ADA compliant and 3-hour fire rated on a 2-3/4 inch backset. The Lockey 1600 and Lockey 2830 are mechanical keyless knob locks, and the 2830 is a passage function that locks automatically rather than a keyed entrance function. A knob is a different operating trim from a lever, and both Lockey units are listed for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors. If the opening calls for a keyed lever, the Dorma C150 Entrance/Office Grade 1 lock is the closer swap.
17) I need a hardwired lock tied into access control instead of a standalone key - what replaces the Marks 295AB?
The 295AB is a mechanical keyed cylindrical lock with no electrical component. For an opening controlled by an access system, the SDC Electra 7200 Series is a solenoid controlled cylindrical lock running dual voltage 12/24VDC, listed for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. The SDC E75 Series is the battery-powered keypad alternative, for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch. Both require a thicker door than the 295AB's 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch range and add wiring or battery service to the opening.
18) I have small format interchangeable cores on the rest of the building - does the Marks 295AB work with them?
The Marks USA 295AB is supplied with the Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder and two keys, so it keys into a Marks C system. If the building is standardized on SFIC, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 cylindrical entrance lock listed as IC/SFIC compatible and fits the same 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch door thickness. The BEST 9KZ EZ Series electronic keypad cylindrical lock includes a key override function. Both are electronic locks, so they change the door prep and the credential workflow compared with the all-mechanical 295AB.
19) What lever styles and finishes does the Marks 295 entry lockset come in?
Two lever styles, curved and crescent, each available in three finishes: US3 bright brass, US26D satin chrome, and US10B oil-rubbed dark bronze. All six combinations are orderable, so you can match a crescent lever in satin chrome to existing hardware or run curved levers in oil-rubbed bronze through a lobby. The levers are solid cast zamac with a 1/2 inch return, mounted on thru-bolted roses.
20) How do the roses mount on the Marks 295 lockset, and will they cover an old knob's wear ring?
The roses are 3-7/16 inches in diameter, spring loaded, and secured with two #10 thru-bolts through the door. Thru-bolting is what keeps the trim tight on a heavy-use door instead of working loose off screws into the chassis. On a retrofit where you're pulling an old knob set, the 3-7/16 inch rose will hide the typical 2-1/8 inch cross bore and the ring of wear around it, though a deeply worn or painted-around larger rose footprint may still show.
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