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I was fortunate enough to pick up a very nice pair of the early Smith & Wesson Model 100 handcuffs with the double-locking slot on only the keyhole side. Does anyone know how exactly…

did smith & wesson ever make models 90's that are stamped on both sides of each cuff Here is another image illustrating the "lazy" ampersands. These also correlate to the address inscriptions on S…

Would anyone be able to tell me about what year they stopped making the model 90 One of my Model 90 cuffs came with an interesting piece of literature. The instruction manual has three…

Hi all, yesterday, I bought a nice S&W M-938 using "buy it know" - US$ 70.00 was IMHO quite a bargain, so I wondered why nobody else wanted this piece. It is…

I'm sure this has probably been discussed at one time or another on this forum, but I've slept since then. I know handcuffs are a rather unique to collect. Just out of…

Greetings! How can you tell the difference between a set of S&W 90s and S&W 91s? thanks! Clyde I did find an error in their listing, the Model 94 is mistakenly listed…

I just bought a pair of early Smith & Wesson Model 100 handcuffs. These are marked "PAT'S PENDING" and do not have the model number stamped on them. They are made in Springfield, Mass…

These early Model 90 handcuffs are about to change hands. I have estimated the date of manufacture "probably the mid to late '50s, possibly early '60s." Although I don't really think that they…

Would anyone be able to tell me about what year they stopped making the model 90 The plot thickens. According to my reference, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, Second Edition by Supica and…

Greetings! How can you tell the difference between a set of S&W 90s and S&W 91s? thanks! Clyde Hi, new to the forum. Lately, through my interest in Smith & Wesson firearms, I…

Bought these off eBay, just got them today. This is the oldest set I have so far. They have the telltale 'ditch dimple' location. They also have a five-digit serial number instead of…

Bought these off eBay, just got them today. This is the oldest set I have so far. They have the telltale 'ditch dimple' location. They also have a five-digit serial number instead of…

Short story, I was the one who posted asking if anyone knew Rex. I know, stupid post, but was hoping. He was my bro and my best buddy, just passed away, former police officer…

I was wondering what interests people in handcuffs - what got YOU started on your collection and/or studies? For myself, I think it's the challenge of the mechanism. It has to be small…

Greetings! How can you tell the difference between a set of S&W 90s and S&W 91s? thanks! Clyde According to the listing in the SCSW, the M-90 is "dull blue or…

I've been debating as to whether or not to make this post for quite a while. Finally, I decided to go with my philosophy of "the only stupid question is the one not…

I've been debating as to whether or not to make this post for quite a while. Finally, I decided to go with my philosophy of "the only stupid question is the one not…

Lately, my sister has shown an interest in my modest collection of Smith & Wesson handcuffs. So for her birthday (Jan. 1st), I wanted to get her something of her own. The auction gods were…

I've always had an active interest in mechanical items and, until now, it has mostly been confined to antique firearms. I have only recently found an interest in restraints. I'm not wealthy…