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    Default WANTED: Q Corbin Skeleton Keys

    I have a friend who is looking for a complete set of "Q" series Corbin Skeleton keys or Q individual keys. He already has 1, 2, & 24. He says he can't use anything besides Corbin keys with the letter Q stamped on them. Can you help or offer advice?
    Sincerely,
    Barbara Bagley
    email: lady_enya_1@yahoo.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Qseries View Post
    I have a friend who is looking for a complete set of "Q" series Corbin Skeleton keys or Q individual keys. He already has 1, 2, & 24. He says he can't use anything besides Corbin keys with the letter Q stamped on them. Can you help or offer advice?
    Sincerely,
    Barbara Bagley
    email: lady_enya_1@yahoo.com
    The proper terminology is bit keys. The P & F Corbin "Q Series" steel bit keys are of course long obsolete. Pre-cuts could be ordered from the factory back in the day and it is possible some stock could still be found in an olde time locksmith shop. The "P Series" numbered P1 to P12 is very common on mortise inside door locks around these parts but the "Q Series" is rather uncommon. Expect to pay several dollars each if you do find them. In the alternative, a competent locksmith can fit keys if you have the lock bodies. See also this post from the archives:
    http://www.antique-locks.com/showthr...-skeleton-keys

    Pete Schifferli

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pschiffe View Post
    The proper terminology is bit keys. The P & F Corbin "Q Series" steel bit keys are of course long obsolete. Pre-cuts could be ordered from the factory back in the day and it is possible some stock could still be found in an olde time locksmith shop. The "P Series" numbered P1 to P12 is very common on mortise inside door locks around these parts but the "Q Series" is rather uncommon. Expect to pay several dollars each if you do find them. In the alternative, a competent locksmith can fit keys if you have the lock bodies. See also this post from the archives:
    http://www.antique-locks.com/showthr...-skeleton-keys

    Pete Schifferli
    Thank you for your reply and information provided. Very much appreciated!!
    Barbara

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