8265-LNJ-26D Sargent 8200 Series Dormitory/Bedroom Mortise Lock with LN Trim in Satin Chrome

Product Description

8265-LNJ-26D Sargent 8200 Series — Dormitory/Bedroom Mortise Lock, J Lever with LN Rose, Satin Chrome

The Field Report

The Sargent 8200 is the benchmark mortise lock in commercial hardware. If you're cutting a mortise pocket in a hollow metal door for a school, hospital, or office building, odds are the spec calls for an 8200. The 8265 is the dormitory/bedroom function: Thumbturn locks outside lever. Key unlocks from outside. Inside lever always free. Dorm function — occupant can lock the door from inside without a key, but needs the key to get back in.

This configuration comes with the J Lever (straight return lever) on an LN Rose in Satin Chrome (finish 26D). The 8200 uses a standard 86mm (3-3/8") backset with ANSI mortise prep — same cutout that fits Yale 8800, Corbin Russwin ML2000, and most other commercial mortise bodies. Field reversible handing so you don't need to order left or right.

Why the 8200 Over the Competition

SARGENT built this lock to exceed ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards, not just meet them. The thru-bolted lever trim and strengthened cylinder retainer mean the trim doesn't work loose over time — a common complaint on cheaper mortise locks after a few years of daily use. The lock body itself is UL-listed for 3-hour fire doors and windstorm applications.

Compared to the Yale 8800, the 8200 has a more traditional commercial feel and the LN rose/lever trim system gives you 6 lever designs across 14 architectural finishes. Compared to budget imports, you get real stainless steel internals, a 10-year warranty, and the confidence that this lock will outlast the door it's mounted in.

Avoid a Callback

The 8200 requires a minimum 4-1/2" stile width (4-3/4" for electrified functions). Measure before you quote. Standard cylinder is a #41 size (1-1/8") mortise cylinder — if the building uses SFIC or LFIC cores, make sure you order the correct housing. And remember: the 26D finish is Satin Chrome, which on Sargent runs slightly different from Schlage's 26D — always compare a physical sample if you're mixing brands on the same floor.

Compatibility

• Door prep: ANSI mortise cutout — 1-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 4-7/8"
• Backset: 86mm (3-3/8") standard
• Stile width: 4-1/2" minimum
• Cylinder: #41 (1-1/8") mortise cylinder, conventional pin tumbler standard
• Keying: Master key, grand master, construction key, Signature/KESO/XC security systems
• Handing: Field reversible

Specifications