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I got your last email on the tap sizes which I will try when I get home and can experiment some more. I wonder if it has something to do with your ISP dealing…

ooppss, forgot to mention that washing soda is Sodium Carbonate... -Dorson

They are also known as "Twisters" as they are applied and turned to tighten up. -Dorson

Hello all, I am looking for broken Smith & Wesson Model 90's for parts to attempt to repair some other handcuffs. Please contact me at Dorson@wizard.net Thanks in advance!!! -Dorson

Are you referring to how many different types there are or how many were actually made? -Dorson

Nice looking cuffs, they look to be a well made copy of 2nd model Peerless. -Dorson

Do you have any photo's, this sounds like a plug cuff but there were several different ones. -Dorson

I've heard of this device but never seen a picture or patent drawing. Can someone point me in the right direction? -Dorson

Hello, Can you either give a descripton or post a picture of the cuffs, it will aid alot in helping identifying them. -Dorson

…I didn't know there was a Houdini day but what the heck here you go. -Dorson &tcolor=FFFFFF&tsize=5&tface=comic+sans+ms&type=html&subcat=Houdini+Day&log=india123&sname=Dorson…

Very interesting Paul!!!

And here I thought the Chinese were cruel with the stuff they make. At least they don't weight as much the Chinese ones but still somewhat barbaric... -Dorson

Here's a helping hand...

Hello, The first clue is San Quenton and being a darby style. Another one they stamp is Alcatraz and Yuma prison. Without a picture but willing to bet they are reproductions. -Dorson

Nope Ron, you are square on target...

Yes they did make leg irons and they used a round key like a clock winding key that goes over a post that is triangular in shape to work the lock. -Dorson

Can you post or send a picture please.

To answer your question, the internals are simple steel...

There is more than one type of Maltby....

I seem to remember either chinese or taiwan...

You won't see me paying that sort of price, they weren't known for there quality if memory serves. Shape edges and rust fairly easy... -Dorson

I think the guy made a typo when he listed it....

There should be a name stamped on them besides the #22....

…a search using iron-masters collars in quotations and found a few references and basically saying they are no longer made since one of the partners died and the other gave it up. -Dorson

…One test to be sure is use a magnet to see if it sticks. -Dorson

…They are done at the factory by Yuil and very well done. -Dorson

How about a picture and/or details of markings on them...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Have you pursued this through ebay and paypal?

…on or is that some sort of welding? Anyway, great for a laugh and will include it in a class I am doing this week for a group on old cuffs and stuff. -Dorson