A Solid Cast Iron Drop Bar with Knob that can be used as a decorative and useful latch and lever for gates, doors, garages, barns, sheds, and more. It is used to manually open and closes a variety of doors and hinged products. Metal & Style: Rustic & Traditional Solid Cast Iron Finish: Black Lacquer - Rust Resistant Mounting Hardware: Includes black powder coated screws Bar (Lever) Dimensions: 7.5" x 1" - Catch Plate Dimensions: 3.75" x 1" Not designed to stop a heavy closing gate. Please use Gate/Door stop. More info in description. WORD OF NOTE: If you use this drop bar as the sole closing device for your gate, the drop bar may be damaged. It cannot withstand a heavy gate closing onto it. This product is designed to be used with a gate stop or another piece of hardware that slows or stops the gate slightly before the drop bar connects with the back of the catch. This prevents breakage and bending of the drop bar. If you have any questions please contact us. Iron Valley also sells gate stops, if you need help locating the item, please contact us.