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Adams, stamped "PATENT APPLIED FOR". This version has 15 notches on the bows. |
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Adams, stamped "PATd JUNE 17 1862". This later version has only 8 notches on the bows. |
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AFG, Slovakian handcuffs. |
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Alcyon model 15901, Spanish high security handcuffs. |
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American Handcuffs JN-105, juvenile handcuffs |
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American Handcuffs Prototype |
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American Handcuffs, "Fond du Lac, Wis." |
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American Munitions, Chicago IL. Solid key, first model. |
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American Munitions, Chicago IL. The rivets are flush. |
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American Munitions, flat protruding rivets on both sides. |
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Argentinean handcuffs, marked Alcatrz |
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Argentinean handcuffs, unknown manufacturer. |
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August Schwarz, Berlin marked "DR PAT" (Deutsche Reich Patent), double locking. Manufactured in the 1930's.
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August Schwarz, model A with smooth surface. Serial number on stationary bow. |
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Deutsche Polizei by August Schwarz, Berlin. "DR PAT" (Deutsche Reich Patent) from 1930's. The hinge rivets are protruding. |
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Deutsche Polizei by August Schwarz. "DR PAT". The hinge rivets are flush. |
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A W Naht Hamburg, German handcuffs. |
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Bean Cobb, this is the first model without recess at the lock buttons. No serial number. Patented 1899 in USA.
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Bean Cobb, plated with serial # 04. No other markings.
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Bean Cobb, polished steel with serial number. Unused in mint condition. |
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Bean Patrolman, barrel key version. |
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This is the very first version of the Bean handcuffs. Unlike the common Bean handcuffs they take a barrel key and not a solid bit key. One bow is marked PAT.NOV.28. 82. Weight: 433 g
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Bean Detective. This is the lightest Bean model and almost similar to the Patrolman but with slightly thinner hinges and link.
Weight: 384 g
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Bean Patrolman, early unplated version with patent date stamped on one bow. PAT.NOV.28. 82. Weight: 437 g
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Bean Patrolman. Patent dates stamped on the hinge.
Weight: 405 g
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Bean Prison, small size heavy link version. Stamped "PAT.NOV.18. 84" and "T" on hinge.
Weight: 432 g
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Bean Prison, large size thin link version. Compared to Patrolman this model has slightly heavier bows and hinges.
Weight: 464 g
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Bean Prison, large size heavy link version. Unused in mint condition with original box.
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Bean Giant, patented in 1887. This is the first version without any markings. |
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Bean Giant, this version is stamped with the patent date on the backside. |
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Berliner handcuff, unknown manufacturer. Three lock positions.
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Weight: 503 gram |
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Berliner handcuff, unknown manufacturer. Three lock positions. |
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Weight: 555 gram |
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Berliner handcuff manufactured by the company August Mühlenfeld, Barmen. Original key. Four lock positions. |
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Weight: 500 gram |
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Berliner handcuff manufactured by the company August Mühlenfeld, Barmen. Variation without a clevis.
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Weight: 500 gram |
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Berliner handcuff, round lock case. Unknown manufacturer. Four lock positions.
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Weight: 600 gram |
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Berliner handcuff, long bow version. Unknown manufacture. Four lock positions.
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Weight: 595 gram |
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Berliner handcuff with articulated bows. Unknown manufacturer. Lockable in three positions.
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Weight: 495 gram |
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Berliner handcuff, unknown manufacturer. This is a light weight Berliner, only 220 gram. It's still a very solid and strong construction.
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Lockable in four positions. |
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Berliner "Figure of 8" handcuff. Lockable in two positions. |
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Bockin handcuffs. Patented September 23 1924 in USA. This is the first version with clevis connections rather than links. |
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Bockin handcuffs, second version with links instead of clevis. |
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Bockin handcuffs, swivel variation. |
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Boer War Plug 8 with original plug. Probably manufactured by RCA in the 1950's.
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Bulgarian Communist handcuffs |
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Burdick chain handcuffs. Patented in 1903 by N. A. Burdick. |
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The Cannon Flash handcuff, made by master locksmith Ian McColl in Australia. My set has serial number 15. |
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Carberry, patented in 1912 |
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Caveney handcuffs, patented February 8, 1910 marked "pat's pending". These cuffs are, like the Marlin Daley, referred to as "Bottlenecks".
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Chief of Police, made in Japan. |
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Chief of Police, made in Japan. These handcuffs are made out of brass. |
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Chief of Police, made in Spain. |
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Chinese handcuffs from the era of the culture revolution. Made of brass. |
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Chubb Detainer, 1K70. British manufactured in the 1980's. |
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Chubb Escort, 1K52, first pattern (with restrictors for smaller wrists). British manufactured in the 1970's.
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Chubb Escort, 1K52, second pattern. |
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Chubb Escort in mint condition. |
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Chubb Darby handcuffs, marked "Chubb" and "British Made" |
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Clejuso (Clemen & Jung Solingen), adjustable Darby handcuffs. German manufacture. |
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Clejuso, adjustable Darby handcuffs, later model. |
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Clejuso, first version ratchet handcuffs. Stamped DRPa. |
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Clejuso 12 D, early model marked "DRPa" (Deutsches Reichs Patent) which denotes manufacturing before 1945. |
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Clejuso 12 D, single lock |
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Clejuso 12 D, double lock. |
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Clejuso 12 D, double weight model, early swivel. |
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Clejuso 12 D, double weight model. |
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Clejuso 12 R, stainless steel. |
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Clejuso Nr 9
These handcuffs are the latest product from the German company Clejuso. The key pattern differ from other Clejuso handcuffs. |
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Colt handcuffs, first model with centre key hole. Manufactured in USA in 1972. |
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Colt handcuffs, first model with edge key hole. Manufactured in USA in 1973.
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Crockett & Kelly model 1, version 1. Manufactured in USA in the 1970's. |
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Crockett & Kelly model 1, version 2. |
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Crockett & Kelly model 2, edge keyhole pattern. |
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Cumming handcuffs. Patented in 1899 by John F Cumming |
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Darby handcuffs, early model with long chain. No markings. |
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Darby handcuffs, smaller size. |
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DDR Polizei, first model, first key version. The body is made of aluminium and the swinging bows are made of steel. |
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DDR Polizei, first model, second key version. This set takes a bigger key than the first model. |
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DDR Polizei, second model. This version is the rarest and manufactured only for a short time. |
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DDR Polizei, third model. |
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Delestatius This is the forerunner to the Rankin handcuffs. Patented in the US in Dec 10 1861 by Alfred Delestatius. |
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Deutsche Polizei by Carl Reher, Hamburg |
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Deutsche Polizei by Heinrich Hagge, Bad Segeberg. Without double lock function on backside. |
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Deutsche Polizei by Heinrich Hagge. With double lock function on backside. |
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Deutsche Polizei by Heinrich Hagge, Model K. |
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Dowler Darby "Superintendent" . Stamped "Dowler" and nr 58 on cuffs and key.
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Dollar sign handcuff. The origin of this handcuff is not known but it is believed to be German, Austrian or Italian.
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Dollar sign handcuff, this is the much rarer version that takes a flat key. |
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Elijah Rickard handcuffs, manufactured in 1860's. Also see "My top 10" on my site for more information.
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