Handle Set (Bronze) with slide lock (similar or is the 82-002) Stamped Nitelock

Question

On the outside handle of my lanai, the plug inserted in the handle set is missing. Looks like it was removed. Two questions:

If someone pried out that plug on the outside, can they open the night lock from the outside easily?
Is there a replacement for that plug or do I have to purchase a complete door handle assembly.

The handle looks to be black versus bronze in the sunlight.

Distance between mounting holes is same size as similar quoted above.Thanks

Tom · Accepted Answer

That plug is something you punch out, so once it's gone there's no repairing it. It's made that way so that customers can install a key lock if necessary. That means that it can be opened from the outside, if someone were so inclined.

I think you might want a new handle set. Our 82-008 may be what you want, though I recommend looking over our pictures just to be sure.