Yeah
Fine Home Building covered this subject a few Years Ago-

had a great source for any steel casement window parts
call them up- the guy I knew at FHB is no longer on the masthead

Ian Evans wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Does anyone know where to locate replacement latches for 1920s steel
> casement windows? I've received the following distress call from a Richard
> F. Wildman and am looking for a specific supplier as close as possible to
> Rochester, NY. Can anyone help?
>
> >We have 1920's steel casement windows.  Some of the windows are missing the
> >latch and some of the areas behind the latches are rusted and weak.  Where
> >can I find replacement hardware?  Or better yet is there some old house part
> >store that might have some of the units?  Do you have any ideas beyond the
> >obvious as to how to reinforce the rusted areas behing the latches?
> >
> >My biggest problem is where to find replacement latches.
> >
> >Thank you
> >
> >Richard F. Wildman
> >1634 Monroe Avenue
> >Rochester, NY 14618
> >[log in to unmask]
>
> -- --
> Ian Evans
> The World of Old Houses: http://www.oldhouses.com.au
> Publisher: The Flannel Flower Press Pty Ltd
> PO Box 591, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia 2482
> Phone/fax: +612 6684 7677 Email: [log in to unmask]