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They are Adams, American, patented 1862. Too bad about the one bow.

Alex, hi! I have a set of Trilocks with the cable connection. I'll throw it in my suitcase and maybe we can make a deal. Best wishes, Tom

Hi I wish all of you a wonderfull and a very good 2012 Best patrick Thank you, Patrick, and the same to you. And thank you for all your trouble, in putting together next…

CONGRATS to the lucky winner of the LETTER LOCK cuffs... should anyone want to make reasonable offers on the items that did not sell please do.... joe Are returns allowed?

Thanks, Nils. Great photos. I was in Nuremberg last year, for the IWA, but by the time I could get to the Medieval Jail it was closed. Hopefully you also got to see the…

…From whom did you get those Kimball photos? If they are the ones I'm thinking of, didn't you promise not to distribute them? Merry Christmas, Tom

I'm sure that many of us got nice lock-related presents for Christmas. What should I have found in my Christmas stocking this morning but this cute item; http://www.southord.com/Lock…

I'm sure that many of us got nice lock-related presents for Christmas. What should I have found in my Christmas stocking this morning but this cute item; http://www.southord.com/Lock…

Can anyone enlighten me on this style of lock - origin within UK or mechanism. Obviously not a threaded bolt but maybe a hooked bolt on spring. I believe there is a darby style handcuff…

Unfortunately not a reproduction. It looks like it's legitimate, or was. A real shame. This reminds me of a couple of Lugers I've seen over the years, which their good-ol'-boy…

Is there a collector out there who could post a good picture of the very rare Kimball handcuffs on the Forum? What's that supposed to mean, Ian? You promised not to distribute them…

I just stumbled across this YouTube video, which pertains to Mr. Hilliard of St. Joseph, Missouri. While handcuffs are mentioned only in passing, I thought that some of the more historically minded might find…

Hello, I would like to have information on the FN Herstal Magnetic Handcuffs. are it of good Handcuffs? Are it solid? Are it secure and difficult to open without the key? A very flawed…

I recently read a book entitled Sleights of Mind, which I thought some people here might find interesting. It's about how certain physiological aspects of the brain allow us, in fact compel us…

Hi can anyone tell me what these are and if they are worth anything please? There is no engravings but there's a number 27 on the key and the bands on the cuffs…

I heard a rumor once that j. edgar hoover had a personal collection and was a collector! does anyone know if that is correct and were his collection might be! LK D~D Ha…

…They have some cool items, including little handcuff shims which are excellent quality and work great! Best wishes, Tom

I have been offered this County Jail door and am seeking advice on restoring it, sandblasting, paint color etc. No experience in this area so any advice is welcome. Trying photobucket, hope it works…

We have a rare item this time. An ER (Elijah Rickard) ball and chain. There is some question as to when the ball was added, but the leg iron is quite real. Nice item…

I once had the pleasure, many years ago, of listening to a tape of a 911 call which was being circulated among police officers, strictly for entertainment value. A motorist had hit a deer…

Goncz Challenge March 24 2012 at 1:55 PM ________________________________________ Morning folks!!! The Goncz Ultra-Lock Gen.II is finished and ready for manufacturing. New Characteristics, new ergonomically and humanly designed. This cuffs are guarantied…

I'm also disappointed, as I am whenever anybody caves in to "political correctness". Conversely, it is easy to understand what a sensitive topic this is to the large Algerian segment of the French…

…Do you intend to replace those missing bars, or leave it like it is? Best wishes, Tom Gross

Hello, The bi-annual European Handcuff Convention did not happen in 2016. I am prepared to ask one specific venue if they would be prepared to host the Convention late summer or fall 2017…

hi i've a set of rivolier legirons or what it is can someone tell me what is is what its worth and is there any interest in these ??? they have their original key…

Morning folks!!! The Goncz Ultra-Lock Gen.II is finished and ready for manufacturing. New Characteristics, new ergonomically and humanly designed. This cuffs are guarantied is unpick able... I shared some info with Mark…

Right now I'm reading "Good-Bye To All That", by Robert Graves, which deals primarily with his experiences as a British officer during World War I. As a Captain, in 1919, he wanted…

http://www.ebay.de/itm/330676699271?ssP ... 1555.l2649 and http://www.ebay.de/itm/330677001119?ssP ... 1555.l2649 I don't understand the above posts. The first of the two auctions is for…

Right now I'm reading the autobiography of Henry Morgan who is perhaps best known for being on television game shows in the '50s, but who had an extensive career in radio in the…

Hi Not sure if anyone can help me. We have recently been left a pair of handcuffs from my Grandfather. We have spent a while searching the internet and think we have found the…