Originally Posted By: JDW

This lock would stand up to any English or European lock.

Not really, it does not have an intercepting sear, and the bridle only has 2 pins (which are not greatly located, I must add).
Additionally, the spring is a tad overstressed as the limbs appear to touch in two spots. Moreover, the distance from the tumbler axis to the bent is quite small, which puts a lot of stress on it.
The fact that LC put a lot of effort on the finish, does not make it a great lock.
And after this, I'll retreat in my foxhole...
Best regards,
WC-