Deluxe Lexington Self-Locking Mailbox

Introducing a new concept in Heavybilt Self-Locking Mailboxes, the Deluxe Lexington. This vandal and theft-resistant mailbox offers a heavy cast aluminum door with designer styling, which fits over the front of the mailbox body. Like the Lexington Self-Locking Mailbox,:this Deluxe version offers superior weather resistance with a self-locking mechanism, letter slot, and 12 gauge heavy duty construction. The Brass and Pewter door plaques with matching flags add a distinctive look that will embellish the entry to any home.

New! in the Deluxe Lexington Self-Locking Mailbox are the heavy gauge Brass Flag and the Brass door plaque in your choice of 10 different styles: Brass Eagle, Brass American Flag, Brass Horse and Rider, Brass Sailboat, Brass Hummingbird, Brass Golfer, and Brass Lighthouse, Pewter American Flag, Pewter Eagle, and Pewter Lighthouse.  See photos of plaque selections.

• The Deluxe Lexington is available in Six colors. 
• They are fabricated using modern robotic technology and state-of-the-art tooling.
• Letter slot measures 7/3/4" by 1/3/4"
• Constructed of 12 Gauge High Strength (Certified Premium) Steel ("B-75" Rockwell Hardness)
• Will support between 14,760 and 21,780 lbs. of direct weight.
• Direct door pull against lock tested up to 440 pounds of pressure.
• 3 stage automotive grade finish:
• Black Oxide Undercoat
• Baked on Electro-coat
• Baked on High Strength Polyurethane Powder Coat with UV Protection
• Mailbox has a Full-width/Full-Travel heavy duty stainless steel hinge with a stainless steel hinge pin that won't rust.
• Mailbox flag has industrial grade nylon bushing to insure smooth life-long operation, and stainless steel fasteners.
• Letter Slot for mail delivery when door is locked.
• Optional Key Blanks available for duplications.

A note about current availability of Brass and Pewter Plaques and Flags - There currently is a 1 to 3 month backorder for the mail service flags. Currently, Brass and Pewter Door Plaques are in stock. You may order the Deluxe Lexington with Brass or Pewter options if you can afford to wait this long for delivery for the Brass or Pewter mail service flags, but customers wanting faster delivery should consider the Deluxe Lexington with powder coated antique brass door plaque and mail service flag, also at considerable savings. Powder coated plaques and flags are painted an antique brass color, then covered with a clear coat to provide a long lasting, authentic look.

How it works

Please note: This is a self-locking mailbox, not a locking mailbox. It functions just like a normal mailbox so far as the USPS is concerned. They do not have to carry a key, nor is the door slot the primary means for mail delivery. It therefore meets requirements by the US Postmaster General for non-locking mailboxes. There is no category in USPS regulations pertaining to “self-locking mailboxes.” Therefore when customers ask, is this a US Postmaster General Approved locking mailbox? ... technically the answer is No, but the mailbox design also is not technically a “locking mailbox.” Here is how the mailbox works:

The key is placed into the lock with the door in the closed position. The key is turned to the right and withdrawn. At this point the door may be opened one time, after which the lock engages, and the mailbox door is locked. When the mail carrier comes around for outgoing mail retrieval and incoming mail delivery, he/she pulls open the door, takes out-going mail, leaves incoming mail, and closes the door. The self-locking mechanism becomes engaged at this point, and remains locked until the homeowner inserts the key, turns it to the left and opens the door. The process is repeated for next day’s mail delivery. 

The letter slot is for backup purposes only. Sometimes we forget to pick up our mail. This prevents the carrier from being inconvenienced because he/she can still deposit mail through the slot. Because the height dimension does not meet USPS specs at 1.75”, this mailbox may not be used with the door permanently in the locked position. However, the slot does save both mail carrier and homeowner inconvenience and delay in receiving mail. Another situation where it comes in handy is when the homeowner is away for a weekend. Rather than making a special trip to the Post Office to file a Hold Mail slip, the carrier can simply deposit incoming mail through the slot on Saturday’s delivery.