The real trick would be making a button with the two 'ears' that lock the handle in place. When the 'ears' wear down, the handle no longer locks in place.
I measured the button from my window latch. I have too many tongs in the fire to try and figure out how to manufacture this piece. I have found automotive restoration catalogs that sell such window latch buttons for only $5, but none that match ours:
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