Need info on key for Western Electric 520 phone

[Dan F]

Just picked up a 520 phone with no key. does anybody here know what lock they used on this phone? or does anyone have a key?

[HarrySmith]

There is a member on the lists who makes keys for some WE phones. I am not sure about that one but you can ask. Here is his info:

Robert Montavon
(815) 270-0668  robert@montavon.us
KS8028 - Callbox Key (Western Electric)  25.00 (bronze / alloy key / bit key)

18B25 - Gray Paystation (Back Door Lock) 18.00 for steel, 27.00 for nickel/silver


20YW9 - Gray Paystation (Crab Top Lock)  18.00 for steel, 27.00 for nickel/silver
These are the 3, I advertise I can do. (I do others on case by case, but I do not do 29s for anyone, I sent them to Jim)

EDIT: If he (or anyone) does not have the key but can make copies I do have a key for mine. Are they are all the same?

[Whitcrane76]

If I remember right, it's a type 21. I have one, but it's not for sale. However, if this helps, here's pictures of it.

[Dan F]

The phone arrived today. Really good condition. looks like brand new inside, except for a few paint scratches on the outside. The vintage is 11/81. The key I need for it is a 23A key.

[Whitcrane76]

I might have been mistaken on the number, but this is the right key. They are common locks, all keyed alike.