Korver15 wrote:GWiens2001 wrote:xeo wrote:MBI wrote:Wow xeo, that WAS "real quick".
42
Of course 42 is the answer, but what is the question?
Gordon
Another excellent question.
And basicly what I gathered is there is scant correlation between 3 digit number and code. Basicly?
Correct. It is like the code on a Master padlock. It bears on relation to the actual bitting of the key/lock. It is a blind code.
I've been collecting pics and sidebar bittings for a little bit, but as they are not all that commonly used, can't really say my list is extensive. Also, it does not necessarily have to be a 3 digit code. Saw two keys a few days ago from 'out in the wild' that had a five digit code.
![Image](http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/GWiens2001/ASSA%20Twin%20Combi/0080AAF5-DB6D-413B-AF99-7070F27FDD44_zps3fvzeso0.jpg)
Have blanks for the following sidebar bittings:
346-51
390-51
C30
EC29
E148
347-51
And undoubtedly have cut keys in locks in the collection with other codes. So don't think the sidebar code has to be limited to 3 numbers, or even 3 digits.
Gordon