Removing Battle Locking Steering wheel, help needed

[Jack Putnam, in Ohio]

I'm looking for the secret to remove the steering wheel lock from the column. It was made by the BATTLE LOCK COMPANY and of course the key is long gone. I cannot see any pins that could be keeping the lock in place. Some paint does remain that could be hiding a pin. If anyone has any knowledge on how to separate mechanism from the column please share. The gears at the top of the column need to be checked and greased

[Mike Silbert]

While I am not familiar with that model sometimes the tumblers need to be removed first to get access.
When I buy a car with a missing key here is what I play with.
Sometimes it can take a long time but usually is rewarding, eventually.