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"Kakola" handcuffs, first version. This is the first version that takes a triangular hollow key. Lockable in three positions. Weight: 868 gram
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"Kakola" handcuffs, first version with triangular key. This set has a slightly different shape and it's much heavier. Weight: 1.040 gram |
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"Kakola" marked handcuffs, large size. Kakola is an old infamous prison in Åbo, Finland. |
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They are said to be manufactured at the Kakola prison workshop.
Weight: 880 gram
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"Kakola" marked handcuffs. This is a middle sized version. |
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Weight: 873 gram |
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"Kakola" handcuffs without markings. This is a slightly lighter version and smaller in size compared to the heavier other version.
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"Formerly owned by Timo Toumivaara"
Weight: 816 gram |
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"Kakola" handcuffs without markings. This is a middle size version. |
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Weight: 807 gram |
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"Kakola" handcuffs, this is a very small size cuff. |
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Probably made for women and juviniles. According to appearance, the design is very close to the Schwertfeger chain cuff.
Weight: 590 gram |
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Kayser nr 5, a.k.a. Hamburg 8. This is the first version with a rectangular keyway. German manufacture, probably before 1945.
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Kayser nr 5. Second version with a fluted keyway, unmarked. |
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Kayser Nr 6, left handed key. German manufacture, about 1940's. The body is made of aluminium and the swinging bows are made of steel.
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Kayser Nr 6, right handed key. |
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Kayser Nr 6, odd keyhole for a left handed key. The normal left handed key doesn't work on these handcuffs. |
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Kayser Nr 6, this is a later version with a more secure lock. The keys and the moving bows are marked with the letter "C". |
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The backside of the stationary bows are marked "Germany". "Formerly owned by Timo Toumivaara"
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Kayser No 6, modified single cuff version used for transportation of inmates at Falun Prison, Sweden. |
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K & D, German manufactured handcuffs. This is an earlier version with smaller key hole in straight position. Stamped K&D and Lüneburg. |
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K & D, later version with slanted key hole. They also take a somewhat thicker key compared to the earler version.
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Konepaja Voima, Finnish handcuffs. This version carry the stamping "PAT HAK No 1731", which mean “Patentti hakemus numero” =Patent application number. |
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Patented July 27 1928 by Kosti Albinus Hangelin in Helsinki.
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Konepaja Voima, Finnish handcuffs. Stamped "Konepaja Voima Helsinki" and "PAT No 12928". |
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Konepaja Voima. This a rare plated version, stamped "Konepaja Voima" on one bow. No patent stamping. |
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Konepaja Voima
This is a rare solid version which is a non swing-around handcuff. |
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Konepaja Voima, bar handcuffs. This set carry the stamping "PAT HAK No 1731" and "Konepaja Voima Helsinki" |
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"Formerly owned by Timo Toumivaara" |
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La Massenotte, French handcuffs. Flat key, single lock. The hinges rivets are flush. |
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La Massenotte. The hinge rivets are protruding.
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La Massenotte, flat key double lock version. |
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La Massenotte, long chain version but no swivel. Round key, double locking. |
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La Massenotte, long chain version. Flat key, single locking. |
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La Pegy, early model. Manufactured in France in the 1950's. |
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La Policiere, aluminum handcuffs. Straight keyway. The stamping reads "La Policiere Bte SGDG". Manufactured in France, probably in the 1940's.
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La Policiere, aluminum handcuffs. Slanted keyway. This is probably the later version with a little higher security due to a smaller keyway.
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La Policiere, brass version with straight keyway. |
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Lilly handcuff. Invented by Horace Lilly, member of the U.S. Marine Corps, at the time of the American Civil War. This model was never patented.
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LIPS, "ball" Darby handcuffs. |
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LIPS, older model. These handcuffs are manufactured in the Netherlands in 1930's. Original key.
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LIPS, hinged handcuffs. This early version has a shorter linkage compared to the later version.
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LIPS, hinged handcuffs. Modern version. |
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"Luna", Japanese handcuffs.
Weight: 750 gram |
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Lovell handcuffs with original key. Manufactured in USA in 1880's. |
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Lovell handcuffs, this is the rarer version with markings on the backsides. |
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Maltby flat-key version, plated. Patented in USA in 1901.
Weight : 362 g |
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Maltby heavy version. This model is thicker and heavier than the normal one (small picture shows comparison). Weight : 540 g
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Maltby tri-key version, plated. Patented in USA in 1904.
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Maltby tri-key version, plated. Patented in USA in 1904. One side is stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE MATTATUCK MFG CO WATERBURY CONN USA"
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Manila handcuffs. Manufactured in the Philippines in the 1970's. Swirled finish. |
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Manila thumb cuffs, smooth finish and slanted keyholes. |
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Manila thumb cuffs, swirled finish with straight keyholes. |
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Manurhin Modele 1985, French handcuffs marked "GENDAMERIE NATIONALE". This model takes two keys, the second one is for secure double locking.
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Marlin Daley , first version with large "bottle". Plated. |
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Marlin Daley , secon version with standard bottle and links. Polished steel. |
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Marlin Daley , third version with swivel. Plated and in mint condition.
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Marlin Daley , third version. Polished steel. |
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Master Lock handcuffs, similar to Hiatt 1970 and manufactured by Hiatt. |
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Mattatuck, manufactured by Mattatuck MFG CO Waterbury Conn. USA. Patented Nov. 12, 1907.
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MO (Milicja Obywatelska), Polish manufactured handcuffs. |
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Mühlenfeld No 113, also known as "The Dortmunder". Marked "Mühlenfeld Barmen". The key realese both bows at the same time. Seven lock positions.
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Weight: 430 g |
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Mühlenfeld No 115. Manufactured by August Mühlenfeld GmbH in Barmen (Germany) in late 19th century. Five lock positions. Original key.
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Weight: 785 g |
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Mühlenfeld Combination. According to the Mühlenfeld catalogue this is Model 310, a combination of handcuffs and leg irons.
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The handcuffs have five lock positions and the leg irons have six.
Weight: 2125 g |
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Mühlenfeld small size handcuffs. This version is smaller than Model 115 and it also takes a smaller key. Six connecting links. Five lock positions. |
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Due to the number of links; this set might be stripped from a Mühlenfeld restraint belt.
Weight: 795 g |
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Mühlenfeld chain cuffs
These handcuffs are manufactured by the famous company August Mühlenfeld in Barmen, Germany. The chain links are all forged.
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Nichols Darby handcuffs. Marked "Parish Bromsgrove". British manufacture in late 1800's. |
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Palmer handcuffs. Patented January 18, 1876, in USA. The model in not adjustable and were made in five sizes. This set is size nr. 4.
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V. PARBST & SON DENMARK, nickel plated. These handcuffs are originally manufacured by American Handcuffs in the 1970's.
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V. PARBST & SON DENMARK, blued.
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Peerless Original made by Smith & Wesson. This is the very first swing-through handcuff ever made. Manufactured in USA in 1912. No serial number. |
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Peerless 1912 (single link) made by Smith & Wesson. Marked "pat. febr 20 1912". Double locking through keyhole. Very shiny chrome finish. |
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Peerless 1912 (single link) made by Smith & Wesson, blued.
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Peerless 1915 with double locking through keyhole.
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Peerless marked "PAT PENDING 1157135-1181552-1131451". Mint condition with original box. Serial number written by hand on box. |
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Peerless patent 1531451 - 1872957, plated version.
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Peerless 4,5 oz (130g) aluminium handcuffs. Patent #2.759.349 Manufactured in 1957-61, only 9200 cuffs were made. |
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Peerless patent 2.759.349 |
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According to the Peerless factory these handcuffs were manufactured in 1958 for NYC Police. Stamped with the same patent # as for the 4,5 oz aluminium handcuffs. Rare.
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Peerless 7 oz (200g) This model is much thinner than Peerless standard handcuffs (see comparison). They were manufacured between 1962 -82. |
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Peerless 300. This model is currently in use by the Swedish Police. Stamped in Swedish "Tillhör Polisen" (Police Property). |
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Peerless 300, blued finish.
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Peerless 5030, oversized handcuffs |
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Peerless 730C, aluminium handcuffs. |
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Peerless 301, hinged handcuffs with blued finish.
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Peerless miniature handcuffs |
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These fully working (double locking too) handcuffs are manufactured by the skilled miniaturist David Kucer in Montreal, Canada. Probably the smallest working handcuffs in the world. The quality is like a surgical instrument. Only 20 pairs were manufactured. |
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Phelps handcuffs marked OC PHELPS PATENTED JULY 17 66 (1866).
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Plug 8 handcuffs of unknown origin. Manufactured in the late 1800's. This specimen has a left handed thread.
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Plug 8 handcuffs of unknown origin. |
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Plug chain handcuffs of unknown origin. |
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"Polizei Baden-Württemberg", aluminium handcuffs. |
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Pratt combination handcuff, first version. Stamped "Pratt's Combination PATENTED NOV 7-16". This handcuff works both like a come-along and handcuffs. |
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Pratt combination handcuff, second version. Stamped "Pratt's Combination PAT'D 12-13-32 OAKLAND CALIF".
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Presto Lyon, first version, earliest variation. Takes a single bit key. Patented by M. Oscar Mussilier in February 22, 1922, in Lyon. |
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The pawl is solid and made in one piece. Marked "Lyon", "Presto". The "Brevete" and "Depose" stampings are small. |
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Presto Lyon, first version, second variation. The "Brevete" and "Depose" stampings are larger.
The pawl is made 0f two pieces. |
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Presto Lyon, second version with long chain that takes a double bit key. |
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The stampings are protruding. |
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Prototype handcuffs of German or Danish origin. They take a solid bit key of Clejuso type. Clejuso didn't manufacture them though.
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Providence Tool handcuffs These are the only knewn American manufactured Darby handcuffs. |
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