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Hi Foxhole, Think I'm sorted. Just a matter of time and patience before it can be released from it's rusty cavity.Yes, I removed the plate screws, and the lock was already jammed before we drilled out the handle spindle which only resulted in steel filings which I brushed out immediately. Thanks...

Hi big-all, I realised that it had corroded into the surrounding wood. There weren't any escutcheons or keyplates to remove and yes, I did wonder whether the the screws on the inside steel bolt might be too long, but thay turned out not to be the issie. Thanks anyway.

Hi Opps, As you see I did eventually figure it out and have been oiling and gradually removing rust. I reckon it had corroded into the wood over the past 30 odd years, so it'll take a while before I can lever it out completely. Thanks anyway

Hi wgt52, thanks for your comments. I've figured it out, but no, it is/was a standard two X one piece face plate 2 lever lock. - I unscrewed the top one to access the retaining screws then levered the second plate off to get to the edges.

Many thanks John. I would've posted photos if I'd seen your message sooner. Although I managed to figure it out afterall, I appreciate your constructive comments. Yes, I have been using a screwdriver in the lock in the hope that it might aid removal.

Hi, thanks to you all for your replies. Sorry not to have responded sooner but only just saw them. I came to the conclusion that the lock had rusted over the years, badly corroding into the surrounding wood, and spent ages working on it tonight. Once I'd managed to bend and lever off the...

We are half way through trying to change a mortise lock in a solid wood back door. However we have discovered that the lock is jammed in the mortise cavity. We have tried oiling it to hopefully break down any rust, easing out deadbolt with pliers, taking off the front plate incase it was...