Gerald,
Depending on how many years you've had the Bargman, it might be old enough
to be made in the USA. I really do not know when the switch to China was
made.
Scott
> On Thu, 2007-08-02 at 13:30 -0500, Scott & Lise Scheuermann wrote:
>> Yes, the Bargman 100.
>>
> Bummer. I've been hauling one around for years for when the Cheslar I
> worked on quits working or I get around to changing it. I think have the
> L-200 with a bar handle inside because the round knob would conflict
> with the inside screen door. With lubrication and adjustment I was able
> to get the Cheslar to lock with its lock button from inside. I've not
> been able to get the key to work, more difficult by not having that key.
> I suppose I'll have to take it out and apart again and do some metal
> carving to get at the cylinder. Might have to machine a new cylinder
> hole since there are no Cheslar replacements available. Unfortunately
> the chrome plate has pimples all over and needs restoration too. The
> vertical bar knob is sure classier on the outside than the Bargman
> generic round knob available today. Maybe I should replace my ugly cheap
> steel locking hasp with a fancier chrome plated locking hasp for some
> 8.24 at wally world and leave the Cheslar alone, or work a dead bolt
> into the wall.