The Schlage 03-277-SPA is the OEM Sparta Lever designed for Sargent Full-Size Interchangeable Core (FSIC / J-SAR) 6-pin applications, for the Schlage AD Series, CO Series, ALX Series, and ND Series cylindrical locks, documented in four official Schlage Service Manuals: ALX, ND, AD, and CO Series. Per the SecurityParts.com product page: "The Schlage 03-277-SPA Sparta Lever is a genuine OEM replacement lever designed for Schlage series locks configured for Sargent FSIC (Full-Size Interchangeable Core) cylinders. Supplied less core for field installation of the compatible Sargent LFIC." Standard non-tactile Sparta lever. Non-handed.

Three Legacy Part Numbers Replaced by the 03-277-SPA

The 03-277-SPA replaces three legacy part numbers, as confirmed on the SecurityParts.com product page under "Original Part#."

• 03-077-SPA: Original part number for cylindrical lock outside trim applications using the Sparta Sargent FSIC lever.
• 09-377-SPA: Original part number for mortise lock trim applications. The 09 prefix in the legacy Schlage system identified mortise trim levers.
• 03-377-SPA: Original part number for exit device outside trim applications.

Any maintenance record or specification referencing these three legacy numbers maps to the 03-277-SPA as the current OEM replacement, regardless of whether the original installation was on a cylindrical lock, mortise lock, or exit device.

Standard vs Tactile: 03-277-SPA vs 03-277-8SP

The 03-277-SPA is the standard non-tactile Sparta Sargent FSIC lever. The 03-277-8SP is the tactile version with knurled tactile grooves on the handle for ADA hazardous area identification. Both accept a Sargent FSIC (J-SAR) 6-pin core and supply less cylinder. Both are documented in four Service Manuals covering ALX, ND, AD, and CO Series. Confirm the original installation specification before ordering to avoid installing a standard lever at a position that required the tactile designation.

Sparta Profile in the 03-277 Sargent FSIC Standard Family

The 03-277-SPA joins the 03-277-ATH (Athens) and 03-277-RHO (Rhodes) as the standard non-tactile levers in the 03-277 Sargent FSIC format. Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the primary function is "Accommodates a Sargent conventional 6-pin LFIC (J-SAR) interchangeable core for manual latch retraction and rapid re-keying safety." The 03-277-SPA and 03-277-RHO are each documented in four Service Manuals. The 03-277-ATH is documented in two Service Manuals. When a building uses Sparta levers as its established standard and the installed core is a Sargent FSIC, the 03-277-SPA is the correct replacement. A compatible Sargent FSIC core must be sourced separately.

Series Compatibility and Finishes

The 03-277-SPA is compatible with AD Series, CO Series, ALX Series, and ND Series locks configured for Sargent FSIC J-SAR cores. Finish must be specified at time of order. Contact SecurityParts.com for current finish and availability information. The Sargent FSIC core is not included and must be ordered separately.

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