Miller (?) California Sliding Glass Door Handle

A home owner from Herscher, IL says:
June 29, 2011
The house was built in 59. The door is original. There is a lable at eye level on the stationary part of the door that says (I think) Miller California. It is in the center where the two meet.
The handle is chromed steel with a plastic piece inbetween which you grab on to. That snapped on the outside of the door. It looks like the handle will need to be removed to reinsert a new piece.
Are you familar? Do you have anything that will work?

Thanks,
Kevin
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
June 29, 2011
Kevin, please submit a few photos of your handle so we can take a look.
A handy person from Manchester Connecticut says:
October 3, 2013
Mike
I need a replacement door handle assembley for a Miller California 6'sliding glass door. Home is a 1964 ERA build.I have attached a few pictures.
Bill
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
October 9, 2013
Thank you for your patience in this matter. I'm afraid we weren't able to find an exact match for this door handle. However, you might want to consider substituting with our 82-005 surface-mount handle and lock kit. This comes with a keeper, so you can mount that directly on your door jamb in the appropriate spot.
A home owner from Herscher, IL says:
October 10, 2013
Would this replacement handle just "bolt up" or would it require drilling or other modifications to the door or frame/jam.
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
October 11, 2013
It depends on what the distance is between your existing handle's installation holes, center-to-center. For the 82-005, this measurement is 4-15/16". If yours does not match this, then you might want to contact a local locksmith to help you out.
A home owner from Olympia Fields, IL says:
August 9, 2020
We have the exact same door handle in our 1957 ranch. Sadly, the clear acrylic handle snapped last night... I know the above was an old inquiry, but I'm looking everywhere to find an exact match for a replacement.

Any leads help! Thank you.

-m
A handy person from Connecticut says:
August 29, 2020
Both of my exterior handles shattered over the years. I replaced with wood dowels. Required very little modification.Very careful cutting of length and a little sanding to make snug fit. Stain or paint as desired.
A professional from Massachusetts says:
June 24, 2023
I have 24 of these doors and looking to see about getting the litte catch the the latch catch's on.
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
June 27, 2023

Unfortunately, I don't think the catch is made anymore. Most parts for this door are totally obsolete. The hardware suggested above remains our best and only replacement option.
Surface Mount Sliding Door Handle Assembly, 4-15/16"
Surface Mount Sliding Door Handle Assembly, 4-15/16"
82-005
$27.90
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