Storm door latch broken and stuck in door jam

A home owner from Denville Nj says:
January 10, 2022
Hi!
HELP!
My storm door latch Is broken and stuck in the door jam. I removed the glass pane and whatever parts I could, but could not get the latch to release. Do you have any suggestions?

The door is an older one?(20+ years?). As far as replacement parts, would COMPLETE MORTISE LOCKSET, BRASS Product Code: 40-049 work?
I don't see any markings on the door that indicate the brand.

Many thanks?Denise
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Bob from SWISCO responded:
January 12, 2022

The 40-049 certainly might work, but without seeing the mortise lock fully removed from the door I can't say for sure. Unfortunately if the door can't be opened, it gets a little tricky. You may need to hire a pro to come and cut open a hole to remove the mortise lock. I apologize we can't be of more help, and ebst of luckw ith the repair. 
A home owner from Denville Nj says:
January 12, 2022
Bob, thanks for responding.
I will get a locksmith to drill a hole and remove the lock. Then will send you pictures. Is it easy to replace the lock?..can I do it myself?
Denise
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Bob from SWISCO responded:
January 13, 2022

If your lockset does match the 40-049, no it is not a very difficult process. See the video on this page for details. Let me know if you have further questions. 
A home owner from Denville Nj says:
January 23, 2022
Hi. Finally got the rest of the lock out. Here are pictures. Please let me know which lock sets can be replacements. Thank you!
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Bob from SWISCO responded:
January 24, 2022

Thanks for these photos. The 40-049 is certainly our closest match. Review the dimensions listed in the pictures on the lockset's shop page. Let me know if anything differs. 
Complete Mortise Lockset, Brass
Complete Mortise Lockset, Brass
40-049
$72.02
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