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Here is a selection of additional shackles. Click to expand... Very nice items, Mr. Tanner. Rather odd to see such things. How did you come by them? Franklin

Joe: FYI For whatever reason, my McAffee virus protection prevents me from opening this site; says it's a risky connection. Franklin

Does anyone have a diagram of how the Hiatt Peerless lock mechanism works: that is, the one with the double lock hole on the rear cheek plate? Thanks, Franklin

…since I have seen any posts about cuff calipers, or even seen them listed for sale any where. Another historical oddity? And for those with them, are they now fantastically collectible? Just curious. Franklin

…Of all the restraints out there, if you were only able to have one in your collection, what would be that one? And why? Thanks, Franklin

…to find, only being 800+ years old or so. Not nearly as desirable as a set of Colt handcuffs or the like. But, let me know, and I might be able to help. Franklin

…Of all the restraints out there, if you were only able to have one in your collection, what would be that one? And why? Thanks, Franklin Click to expand... Thanks, Michael

…Thanks, Franklin

Look here first: http://jaincraft.com/index.php?route=pr ... ry&path=72 Thanks, Joe.

…just Union Tower cuffs, manufactured years after Guiteau had been hanged. http://www.network54.com/Forum/261154/m ... l+Guiteau- Scroll down toward the bottom and see Ian's post with a photograph. Franklin

…that is, the one with the double lock hole on the rear cheek plate? Thanks, Franklin Hi Dorson: I'm asking about the earlier model, marked with the Peerless name. I'm curious how…

…Thanks, Franklin Stan: Thanks very much. I find the color truly interesting and much more in line with the manufacturing practises of the period. May I ask where you came across that photo of…

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,319397,00.html Oh, the last post was mine, but considering the context, I wanted to keep it anonymous.

http://news.yahoo.com/texas-auction-hou ... 47023.html D2 was possibly John Brown's booking number in 1859 when he got arrested.

…much ther worth thank http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1342554362.JPG Hi Jack: Thanks for catching that. I gotta remember that typo so I can do it on porpoise in the future. Franklin

…q=handcuff By all appearances, it's a United States patent (1,803,280) for this device, called a "handcuff handle" issued in 1931, to a couple of guys in El Paso, Texas. Franklin

…would have carried a truncheon as a symbol of office, which would range anywhere from the staff carried by the beadle of the parish to a tipstaff wielded by a bailiff or constable. Franklin

…I supposed they were an abbreviated version of a beadle's staff, that later was simplified into a truncheon. A symbol of authority from olden times that degenerated into a mere billy club. Franklin

This should be fun. Peerless, ASP, Gotcha, watch out! According to this official press release, since 1982, Smith & Wesson has produced 5 million sets of handcuffs. http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/Sm ... ntract…

This started in another post, and might be lost. What kind of handcuffs did Barney Fife carry? Ohh, a little old. Barney has a set of handcuffs hanging out of his britches. What kind…

…rate for a piece of eight is, but it might take more than three. Take a look at eBay 290203416583; $2,500.00 for a set of bilboes purportedly from the Henrietta Marie. Franklin

…Bogart in the face, severely lacerating his lower lip with the cuffs. The injury did not fully heal, causing Bogart to have a speech impediment that became his classic slight snarl whenever speaking. Franklin

This one seems a little different from what you usually see. Is it possibly real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=005 Mark: If you wish to share, where did…

I am interested in purchasing U.S. made leg irons that could've been used between the 1920's and 1934. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I find your date of…

…the object itself is neutral. The idiocy, as I see it, lies with those who focus on the object, rather than those who use the same, in whatever way, either good or bad. Franklin

This one seems a little different from what you usually see. Is it possibly real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=005 Mark: You might be interested in this one…

Kind of a dumb question. As addressed before here, many collectors want an "aluminum" set of Peerless cuffs. It seems there were about 9,400 of those made. Rather rare, perhaps. But what about…

…England show up that you know of? Thanks, Franklin

Not i'm not sure what this seller has been smoking or taking but these are not truly three hundred years old or are they ? http://cgi.ebay.com/300-yr-OLD-HANDCUFF ... dZViewItem…

This one seems a little different from what you usually see. Is it possibly real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=005 Hmmm. I am a mere novice. Any comments…