Capitol patio door handle

Question

The handle on my patio door broke.  Inside it said it was a capitol product.  Do you have the handle & all the parts I need to replace it?  I don't know what series it is.  It was here when we bought the house 25 years ago.

Tom · Accepted Answer

This looks like an old, old handle. I don't immediately recognize it, but using my psychic powers I'm going to look into the future and predict that we won't be able to find it. They just don't make doors like this anymore.

I think you should consider a surface-mount handle set like our 82-005. These are good for this kind of door because they just mount right on the face and use their own independent latch without the need to interact with the door in any other way. The only caveat is you'd have to drill new holes for it. Look it over and let me know what you think.