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The NATO Mersey exists in two distinct guises, each with some evolutionary revisions: the 10 lever variant and the 14 lever variant. Both locks share a number of common security features having a common ancestry. | The NATO Mersey exists in two distinct guises, each with some evolutionary revisions: the 10 lever variant and the 14 lever variant. Both locks share a number of common security features having a common ancestry. Made for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) during the 1970’s through to the 1990’s, these locks use a unique V-shaped key.<ref>[https://abbeygatelocksmiths.co.uk/our-collections/ Abbeygates online lock and locksmiths museum]</ref> | ||
In some instances, the keys for the Mersey were stored in a key safe protected by a [[Mark IV Manifoil]] combination lock.<ref>[https://blackbag.toool.nl/?p=77#comment-188055 BlackBag comment from "John"]</ref> | |||
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* [https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/index.html What is NATO?] | |||
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[[Category:Lever locks]][[Category:Lock models]][[Category:Safe locks]] |
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NATO Mersey
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Name | NATO Mersey |
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Lock Type | Safe lock |
Lock Design | Lever |
Year(s) Produced | 197x - 199x |
Specifications | |
# of Components | 10 or 14 |
Component Type | lever |
The Mersey is a lever lock made by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Ministry of Defense (MOD). It features a distinct puck shaped housing which is designed to fit on safes used by the MOD. The Mersey can also be identified by its V shaped key which actuates two independent sets of levers inside the lock.
General
The NATO Mersey exists in two distinct guises, each with some evolutionary revisions: the 10 lever variant and the 14 lever variant. Both locks share a number of common security features having a common ancestry. Made for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) during the 1970’s through to the 1990’s, these locks use a unique V-shaped key.[1]
In some instances, the keys for the Mersey were stored in a key safe protected by a Mark IV Manifoil combination lock.[2]
Key security features
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The 14 lever variant
The 10 lever variant
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References
External Links