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I have a Columbia BI sterling, looking for the round insert escutcheon for the crank handle round opening. This does not mount with screws. Thanks.

Is the simple ring escutcheon the same on Columbia and Edison cylinder machines? Jerry Blais

Jerry B. wrote:Is the simple ring escutcheon the same on Columbia and Edison cylinder machines? Jerry Blais

From examining my BI, its escutcheon is of somewhat larger diameter than those used on Edison cylinder machines. (I am not entirely sure about the Columbia cylinder machines).

Also, the outer flange on the BI escutcheon is flat, while the Edisons seem to be more rounded.

Bill