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This is a good article it does mention being able to make a key but doesn't make it clear if the key can be made without taking the lock apart or just after it's been picked. https://www.mattblaze.org/photos/misc/bramah/

 

I found this page to be a nice overview of how devilishly complex the Bramah lock is: https://www.antiquebox.org/bramah-locks/

 

Bramah locks were notorious for their complexity. Springs and blades and everything. No wonder they were considered tamper-proof.