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Smith & Wesson regular finish, Nickel, Model 90 mint in box

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maverickman22 06 Apr 2009
#1
Can anyone tell me the value of these handcuffs Smith & Wesson regular finish, Nickel, Model 90 mint in box with key in original box in mint condition Engraved On the cufs is MADE IN THE USA Marcas Registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. 195987 and its also engraved with trademark S&W insignia
grenchat 06 Apr 2009
#2
While there is no set book value for handcuffs, I would estimate that your mint condition cuffs would fetch in the ballpark of $70 on e-bay or through private sale. More highly sought is the model #938 stainless steel version of these vintage cuffs.

Jason



Anonymous 06 Apr 2009
#3
Can anyone tell me the value of these handcuffs Smith & Wesson regular finish, Nickel, Model 90 mint in box with key in original box in mint condition Engraved On the cufs is MADE IN THE USA Marcas Registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. 195987 and its also engraved with trademark S&W insignia
It would depend on whether they are in their original box or in an original box as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0040458432

These for example are mismatched. Old box, newer cuffs and replacement key.

While just about everyone agrees that the model 90 was better than the M-100 they really aren't that valuable. With over a million pairs mostly still in circulation and an original price under $20 you can find these at pawn shops pretty regularly for around $25 still as new old stock.
Lindsay 07 Apr 2009
#4
Can anyone tell me the value of these handcuffs Smith & Wesson regular finish, Nickel, Model 90 mint in box with key in original box in mint condition Engraved On the cufs is MADE IN THE USA Marcas Registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. 195987 and its also engraved with trademark S&W insignia
I do not think they are worth much more than $25.
The box might be worth another $5 or $10 in addition to the cuffs.
This is a very common cuff.
L
grenchat 07 Apr 2009
#5
Can anyone tell me the value of these handcuffs Smith & Wesson regular finish, Nickel, Model 90 mint in box with key in original box in mint condition Engraved On the cufs is MADE IN THE USA Marcas Registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. 195987 and its also engraved with trademark S&W insignia
About 10 years ago I had a large surplus of used model 90 cuffs in very good or better condition. I auctioned most of them on e-bay, and they went for approximately $30 - $38 with one key, sans the box. The early variant of the model 90 always brought a few dollars more, everything else being equal.

While these cuffs were made in very large numbers here in the U.S., I received many inquiries from overseas bidders that had a difficult time buying this model in their country. These days I hear that you need an export permit to ship handcuffs to many European countries, so you may want to check with customs beforehand.

Jason