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Can you provide a photo? More details are needed. Exactly what markings are on the cuffs? Steve

I am looking for a couple of Bean Cobb Keys (May 1899). Does anyone have any available? Thanks Steve

Dave, I have serial number 16780 that appears to be a Model 2, Version 2 per your research.  Hope this helps.

I am not very technical savvy, but does this help?. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... %26+Wesson

Does anyone have a Patent number or a diagram of the lock and key details for the Tower Bean Handcufff? Thanks Steve

I am looking for a couple of Bean Cobb Keys (May 1899). Does anyone have any available? Thanks Steve E-Mail is nhchace@juno.com Thanks, Steve

Richard has a really impressive collection.  We live about 45 miles apart and often help each other with various cuff projects.  His "cuff room" is certainly neat!

There are lots of fakes and reproductions of ball and chains. If you can add a photo that would help identify what you have. Hope this helps. Steve

I have just listed my Smith & Wesson Model 926 Aluminum handcuffs on E-Bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1079238006 Thanks Steve

I have repaired one using the leaf spring from the scissors in a very small Swiss Army knife.  The spring is about the right size and can be made to work. Steve

Does anyone have a Patent number or a diagram of the lock and key details for the Tower Bean Handcufff? Thanks Steve Thanks - that is just what I needed. Steve

I can't identify these old handcuffs. They belong to a friend and I said I would try to help identify what these are and an approximate value. Thanks for your help. Steve

I just listed a pair on E-Bay.  They are quite worn, but with the remaining markings I am confident that they are Froggatt.   These are in good working condition, but they are quite…

Could the circular dot be the end of a pin?  Some Darby cuffs have a pin or two used to help hold the end cap in place.  Hope this helps. Steve

Can someone give me a approximate value on these German Darby Handcuffs? I sent them to Ian McColl and he made a key. He also said this pair was slightly smaller than other Kayser…

I just received two Bean Cobb keys from Ian McColl. These reproduction keys work fine and are available for a reasonable cost. If anyone needs keys, I suggest contacting Ian. He is a great…

I have a pair of the lever lock Model 100 cuffs. I purchased them from Discount Handcuffs and as far as I know they are still available and currently being produced. Hope this helps…

Not exactly weird, but these are home made in my workshop.  I have sold a few of these on E-Bay years ago so there are some others out there.  These are all stainless…

If anyone is interested, I just listed this book on E-Bay. Item 270813336233. The book is in very good condition with the exception of the binding which has come loose for some pages…

Can anyone identify these Darby Adjustable Cuffs that were on EBay? They look slightly slimer than Hiatt and don't appear to be RCS, etc. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0392953784…

I just listed a number of cuffs for sale on E-Bay. There is a Kayser Darby Adjustable, an FWSM Darby, an American Munitions, and several others that are not as collectible. Check E…

Thanks, David.  Since S&Ws manufacturing cost was quite low ($29.46 in today's dollar), I wonder how much they charged Peerless to make each cuff.  When they sold for $7.00 either…

Since they don't have "British Made" they date prior to around 1930 when this marking began.  The "Hiatt" name is curved which also is an indication of early 20th century.  I would estimate…

When I have welded cuff chains I usually make up a new link out of stainless steel. Then you can TIG weld the stainless and it polishes out to look very much like original…

Can anyone help identify the approximate age of these Tower Double Lock Leg Irons? The only marking is "Tower Double Lock" stamped on one cuff. I estimate these are vintage 1900 to 1940, but…

I bought these on E-Bay not knowing the maker.  They are nice Darby cuffs marked "W. Leslie & Co", "Calcutta".  They appear to be British made (Hiatt??) with the W. Leslie Markings.  Research for…

Neither of these books has detailed information about Smith & Wesson handcuffs. I don't know of any books that provide details about the various early Smith & Wesson cuffs. Most books on handcuffs or restraints…

I just listed a number of cuffs for sale on E-Bay. There is a Kayser Darby Adjustable, an FWSM Darby, an American Munitions, and several others that are not as collectible. Check E…

Anyone know the specifications for a key for FWSM Darby Cuffs? I don't have the cuffs yet, but have heard that a Hiatt Darby key doesn't work. If someone knows the threads…

I went ahead and made a second key for the 1941 RCS Darby cuffs.  Thanks to Ian McColl who explained to me several years ago how to make your own taps to then make…