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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential F51A - Entry Lock - Bowery Knob, C Keyway with 16211 Latch and 10063 Strike SCR-F51A-KEYED-BWE

Schlage Residential F51A Bowery Knob Entry Lock with C Keyway Single Cylinder

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Schlage Residential F51A Bowery Knob Entry Lock with C Keyway Single Cylinder

Professional Residential Entry Lock Solution

The Schlage Residential F51A Bowery Knob Entry Lock delivers reliable single cylinder security for residential applications. This Grade 2 cylindrical lockset features a 5-pin C keyway cylinder with dual backset compatibility for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations. Designed for door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", the F51A includes a 1" x 2-1/4" latch with 1/2" throw and full lip radius strike for secure operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Fits door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations.
  • Grade 2 Construction: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA certified for reliable performance.
  • Keyed Entry Function: Single cylinder operation unlocks when door is opened from inside, with manual turnbutton control and exterior key access for convenient entry and exit.
  • Professional Hardware Components: Includes 1" x 2-1/4" latch with 1/2" throw, 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" full lip radius strike, and 5-pin C keyway cylinder with two keys.
  • Easy Installation: Features simple 3-step installation process requiring only a screwdriver, with universal latch and dual backset compatibility.
  • Fire Door Rating: Available UL Listed for 3-hour fire door applications (F51A function) for enhanced safety compliance.
  • Durable Materials: Zinc and steel construction provides long-lasting performance in residential applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year warranty coverage for added confidence and protection.

Standard Features

Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2; ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA; Available UL Listed for 3-hour fire door (F10, F40 (CSV Only), F51A, F80 functions).
Latch: 1"x 2-1/4", 1/4" radius corner faceplate, 7/8" housing diameter, 1/2" throw, circular drive-in included, universal latch
Strike: 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner, full lip, no box
Backset: Dual backset latches, fits either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backsets
Cylinder: 5-Pin, C keyway, keyed alike (KA4)
Door Range: 1-3/8" – 1-3/4"
Keys: Two per lock, 5-pin, C section

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" and backset requirements for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installation.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for the cylindrical lockset installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes per manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper alignment for latch and cylinder components.
  4. Install the universal latch assembly and secure the lockset components to door per manufacturer torque specifications using the 3-step installation process.
  5. Adjust cylinder operation and turnbutton function for proper alignment, smooth key operation, and secure latching throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test lockset operation from both interior and exterior sides to verify proper keyed entry function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Entry Doors
  • Single Family Home Security
  • Apartment and Condominium Units
  • Townhouse and Duplex Properties
  • Residential Renovation Projects
  • Property Management Applications
  • Home Builder Installations

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential F51A locksets deliver professional-grade reliability with zinc and steel construction rated for Grade 2 commercial and Grade AAA residential performance. The 10 Year warranty provides comprehensive coverage for long-term confidence. Engineered for demanding residential applications where dependable security and convenient operation are essential.

ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 rated mechanical knob or lever with solid brass construction and SecureKey re-keyable cylinder. Support Resources: Manuals Hub: Schlage Manuals, Installation Guides & Templates (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/installation-manuals-templates.html) || Installation Guides: F-Series Knob and Lever Installation Instructions (https://www.schlage.com/content/dam/sch-us/documents/pdf/installation-manuals/P515-302.pdf) || Door Prep Templates: F10/F40/F51 Knob and Lever Door Prep Template (https://www.schlage.com/content/dam/sch-us/documents/pdf/installation-manuals/P513-593.pdf) || FAQs & Support: Schlage Product FAQs (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/faqs.html)

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
F Series
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Grade:
Grade 2
Warranty:
10 Year
Standard Strike:
10-027: Full Lip Radius Strike, 2-1/4" x 1-5/8"
Standard Latch:
16-086: Dead Latch, Dual Option (Round, Drive-in)
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
ANSI/BHMA:
F81
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Keyed entry function unlocks when door is opened from the inside, allowing you to leave quickly, conveniently and re-enter easily; Locked by inserting key and rotating cylinder from outside, or manually rotating interior turnbutton after exit
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Single Cylinder
Product Type:
Bored Locksets
Handle Type:
Knob
Handle Design:
Bowery Knob
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
F51A
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Zinc and Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential F51A BWE 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage F51A Bowery knob entry lock fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or does it need a 1-3/4 inch door?
Both. The F51A is built for a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, which covers standard commercial-weight doors and the thinner older interior and apartment doors you find in renovation work. No spacer kit or separate part number is involved, one lock covers the range.
2) Do I have to know the backset before ordering the Schlage F51A entry knob?
No. The F51A ships with a dual backset dead latch (Schlage part 16-086, round and drive-in options included) that adjusts to either a 2-3/8 or a 2-3/4 inch backset. Those are the two backsets used on bored door prep, so you can measure at the opening instead of on the order form. Handy on a re-key or fleet job where the doors were prepped by different crews.
3) Will a Schlage F51A latch into the strike plate already in my door frame?
Probably, and here are the numbers to check it against. The latch face is 1 x 2-1/4 inches with a 1/4 inch radius corner, the housing bore is 7/8 inch, and the bolt throws 1/2 inch. The included strike (Schlage 10-027) is a 1-5/8 x 2-1/4 inch full lip radius strike with no box. If your existing frame has a radius-corner strike of that size, the new one drops into the same mortise. Square-corner strike prep will need the corners squared or the frame filed.
4) Is the Schlage F51A handed? I need it for a door that swings left.
Not handed. The F51A Bowery knob is non-handed and the latch is universal, so the same lock works on a left or right hand door, inswing or outswing. Nothing to specify and nothing to reverse in the field.
5) What does the F51A keyed entry function actually do when someone opens the door from inside?
Opening the door from the inside unlocks the outside knob. That is the point of the F51A function, a tenant or guest can walk out fast and get back in without a key. To leave it locked behind you, rotate the interior turnbutton after exiting, or lock it from outside with the key. Buyers who want the outside knob to stay locked when the door is opened from inside want a different function, not this one.
6) Can I get several Schlage F51A Bowery locks keyed alike on one key?
Yes. Keying is a required selection: keyed different (the standard), keyed alike for multiple locks, or no cylinder at all if you are supplying your own. There is also an optional key code field, so if you are adding to a building that is already on a code, enter it and the new locks come cut to match. The cylinder is a 5-pin C keyway and every lock ships with two keys, so a 20-door apartment building can go out on one master key rather than 20 loose keys.
7) Will the Schlage F51A work on a door that already has a knob lock in it?
In most cases yes, without new boring. It uses standard cylindrical bored prep, the latch housing is 7/8 inch diameter with a 1 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate, and the backset adjusts to either 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches. The one thing to check is the strike: the included 10-027 is 1-5/8 x 2-1/4 inches with radius corners and a full lip, so a frame with a square-corner or box strike prep needs the frame reworked or the old strike left in place if it accepts the 1/2 inch throw.
8) Is an Emtek Select brass conical stem dark walnut knob a substitute for the Schlage F51A Bowery entry knob?
No, and the difference is the function, not the styling. The Emtek Select Brass Conical Stem Dark Walnut Knob (EMTEK-CONICAL-STEM-DARK-WALNUT-KNOB-PASSAGE) is a passage/hall/closet knob, which means it turns freely and takes no key or cylinder. The Schlage F51A Bowery is a keyed entry knob with a single cylinder: keyed from outside, turnbutton inside. Ordering the passage knob for an exterior entry opening leaves the door unlockable. The Emtek knob suits an interior hall, closet, or pantry door where the only requirement is a latch that holds the door shut.
9) What is the difference between the Schlage F51A Bowery knob entry lock and a Delaney Traditional 200-B deadbolt?
They do different jobs on the door. The Schlage F51A Bowery is a keyed entry cylindrical lockset with a knob: it carries the latch that holds the door closed and it locks by key from outside or by turnbutton inside. The Delaney Traditional (DLY-200-B) is a Grade 3 single cylinder deadbolt in a cylinder x thumbturn function, with no knob or latch of its own, so it adds a bolt above an existing lockset rather than replacing one. On a standard residential entry door the two are commonly used together, not interchangeably. If a knob is being swapped out, the F51A is the replacement; if a second point of security is being added above a working knob, the deadbolt is the part.
10) I want a gripped handle on the front door instead of a knob but the same Grade 2 rating as the Schlage F51A. What should I use?
The Bravura 913-Savannah handleset (BVR-BV913002906R) is a Grade 2 single cylinder handleset with a 615 interior plate and a 906-Macon interior knob, so the exterior becomes a thumb-latch handle while the inside keeps a knob very close in feel to the Schlage F51A Bowery. Bravura also builds the same Grade 2 handleset in the 915-Jacksonville (BVR-BV915002906R) and 971-Austin (BVR-BV971002906R) styles with that identical 906-Macon interior knob, so the trim look can change without changing the interior operation. The Schlage F51A stays the choice where the opening is prepped for a standard bored knob set on a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door; a handleset needs its own door prep.
11) Does the rose design on a Schlage F51A change the door prep or just the look?
Look only. Kinsler, Addison, Century, Collins and Greyson are the five rose designs offered behind the same Bowery knob, and the lock underneath is the same cylindrical chassis with the same latch and strike. Pick the rose to match what is already on the other doors, not to solve a fit problem. Finishes run 608 satin brass, 618 bright nickel, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome and 716 aged bronze.
12) Should I put a knob entry lock or a handleset on a front entry door?
A cylindrical knob lock like the Schlage F51A Bowery does the whole job in one bore, keyed outside with a turnbutton inside, and it installs with a screwdriver in three steps. A handleset is a two-piece exterior assembly, usually a gripped handle over a separate deadbolt bore, and it is the choice when the door already has both a lock bore and a deadbolt bore or when you want the taller front-door look. If that is the direction, ZenSupply carries the Bravura 913-Savannah and 915-Jacksonville handlesets in Grade 2 and the Delaney Katana 400-KA in Grade 2. The F51A is the simpler retrofit into an existing single-bore door.
13) Is a Grade 2 lock like the Schlage F51A enough for apartment unit doors, or do I need Grade 1?
Grade 2 under ANSI/BHMA A156.2 is the standard tier for multi-family and light commercial door traffic, and the F51A also holds Residential Grade AAA under A156.39, the top residential tier. Zinc and steel chassis. For a standardization program across units, that pairing plus the 3-hour UL fire door listing is usually what a spec calls for on a unit entry. If you are comparing on grade alone, the Delaney Grade 3 handlesets and the Callan Visconti and Briona are a tier below at Grade 3.
14) Do I need to buy a deadbolt separately with the Schlage F51A entry knob?
The F51A is a keyed entry knob with a 1/2 inch latch throw, not a deadbolt. If the opening calls for a deadbolt as well, that is a second bore and a separate order. ZenSupply carries Delaney single cylinder deadbolts in cylinder by thumbturn, the 200-B Traditional and the 200-LTR Contemporary round, both Grade 3. Note those will not key alike with the Schlage C keyway cylinder, so if one key is the goal, order the deadbolt in a matching Schlage C keyway instead.
15) Can I order the Schlage F51A Bowery without a cylinder and use my own?
Yes. Keying includes a less-cylinder option, so a locksmith or an integrator running a house keyway can take the lock body and fit their own C keyway cylinder. If you do want it factory-cylindered, the standard is a 5-pin C section with two keys per lock.
16) What is a lighter-duty alternative to the Schlage F51A Bowery entry lock for a rental turnover?
The Callan Visconti (CLN-374001) and Callan Briona (CLN-374107) are Grade 3 single cylinder handlesets with interior trim, and Delaney offers the Avino (DLY-400-AV) as a Grade 3 single cylinder handleset as well. Those sit one grade below the Grade 2 Schlage F51A Bowery under the ANSI/BHMA scale. For a unit door seeing daily tenant traffic, the Grade 2 F51A is the heavier-cycle build and keeps the standard bored knob prep. Where the opening is being converted to a front-door handleset look and the duty is light, the Grade 3 Callan and Delaney handlesets cover it.
17) We want the same Grade 2 duty as the Schlage F51A but with a lever on the inside. What are the options?
Two Grade 2 choices put a lever on the interior. The Bravura 973-Montgomery (BVR-BV973002) is a Grade 2 handleset with a 672 interior plate and a 939-Charlotte interior lever, and the Delaney Katana (DLY-400-KA) is a Grade 2 single cylinder handleset with interior trim. Both hold the Grade 2 rating that the Schlage F51A Bowery carries. The trade is the door prep: the F51A is a bored cylindrical knob set with a non-handed installation, while a handleset changes the exterior prep and the trim footprint. Where a lever is wanted specifically for ADA-style operation without a grip-and-twist knob, the interior lever on the Bravura 973-Montgomery is the one to look at.
18) When should I specify a credential-based lock instead of the keyed Schlage F51A Bowery?
When the opening needs access to be granted and revoked without recutting keys. The Paxton PaxLock Pro (PAX-900-620WT-US) is a battery-powered lever latch lock with a dual frequency reader at 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth, AES128 encryption, built for a 1-3/4 inch door thickness and carrying ISED, UL and FCC. The Schlage F51A Bowery is a mechanical, non-electronic lock: a 5-pin C keyway single cylinder with an interior turnbutton, fitting doors from 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For a unit door where a departing tenant simply returns the key, the F51A is the straightforward part; for a shared or turnover-heavy entrance where credentials need to change on demand, the PaxLock Pro handles it electronically. Note the PaxLock Pro is specified at 1-3/4 inch door thickness, so a thinner 1-3/8 inch door stays in F51A territory.
19) Is the Schlage F51A a smart lock or does it need power?
Purely mechanical. No wiring, no batteries, no reader, no app. If the job actually calls for credential access, ZenSupply carries the Paxton PaxLock Pro 900-620WT-US, a battery powered Galaxy lever latch lock with a dual frequency 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz reader and Bluetooth, built for 1-3/4 inch doors. That is a different install and a different door thickness requirement than the F51A, which spans 1-3/8 to 1-3/4.
20) Can I keep one interior knob style across a building if some doors get handlesets and some get the Schlage F51A?
Partly, and it depends which family you standardize on. Bravura uses the same 906-Macon interior knob across the 913-Savannah (BVR-BV913002906R), 915-Jacksonville (BVR-BV915002906R) and 971-Austin (BVR-BV971002906R) handlesets, all Grade 2, so the inside of the door reads the same across three exterior styles. The Schlage F51A Bowery is its own knob design and comes in Kinsler, Addison, Century, Collins and Greyson rose designs across finishes including 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black and 626 Satin Chrome, so unit doors carrying the F51A can be matched to each other even when entry doors carry a Bravura handleset. Standardize the F51A across the unit doors and pick one Bravura style for the building entries.
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