This multi-purpose mailbox lock is constructed from diecast and has a nickel-plated face and cover. It features 5 brass pins, zinc-plated steel cams, 2 keys and a spring steel-locking clip. This lock replaces locks on mailboxes manufactured by American Device, Florence, Miami-Carey, Bommer and Auth. Its direction of turn to open is counter clockwise at 90°, and its cam position locks pointing to the left. This lock features a Hudson keyway, and the key blanks that fits this lock are ILCO 1003M. Mailbox locks like this one will not allow the user to remove the key until the mailbox has been closed and locked.