Vintage Surface-Mount Spring-Loaded Bullet Catch – Large Size

Description :
This is a larger antique bullet catch featuring a cylindrical spring-loaded housing with an integrated flared plunger. Mounted on two flanged plates with screw holes, it measures 1 ¼" wide by 2 ¾" long. Typically installed in closet doors, cabinets, or utility panels, this catch would engage with a strike plate (not included) to hold doors securely closed without visible latching hardware. The patina and paint remnants give it a rich aged character, ideal for restoration or reuse in period-accurate projects.

Era:
Early to Mid-20th Century

Style:
Colonial Revival / Utility Hardware

Technique:
Steel with a spring-loaded internal plunger, painted and oxidized

Tools Used:
Lathe, coil spring winder, punch press, enamel paint brush

History:
Used in American homes from the 1920s onward, especially in upper cabinetry and panel doors without external knobs.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown

Measurements:
1 ¼" W x 2 ¾" L

Suggested Weight:
~0.4 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
4" x 3" x 1.5"

Item Number : P14660

Category : Hardware

Brand : UK