Jammed mortice lock

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I tried to open the mortice lock with a wrong key but it jammed. The key doesn't turn either way. Does anyone have an idea how to fix it without locksmith's intervention?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Lauren

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Is the door open or locked shut? If it's locked shut you (or a locksmith) may be able to drill out the key and just throw the bolt with a lockpick.

If it's open, hacksaw the key flush with the door. Remove the door handle etc. Drill out the shaft of the key remaining until there is nothing protruding from the lock. You can then remove the screws holding the lock in the side of the door and pull the lock out, and replace.
 
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It looks from the photo as if the key has not turned at all if so it may just be jammed in the slot have you tried using a block of wood as a spacer and a claw hammer to try and pull the key out just like you would with a nail?
 

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