handcuffs info

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

A 1959 brochure I have, shows pricing as:
Model 90: Regular Finish Blue or Nickel $12.00
Model 91: Polished Blue or Nickel $14.00
Model 926: Airweight Polished $16.00
Model 925: Airweight Nickel $18.00
Dave

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

A 1961 brochure shows:
Model 936: Stainless Steel Polished $20.00
Model 938: Stainless Steel $16.00
Previous model prices remained the same
Dave

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

very helpful dave thanks

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

Any idea what a set of peerless cost around that time

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

ABIT GO HERE

http://www.peerless.net/index.html

THEN ENTER FAQ
about 1/2 way down right side of page u will " see how old or my handcuffs"
MR. GILL is very helpful, have the serial numbers for ur older peerless and he will give u all the info on them,who first bought them and date of mfg. he sometimes has freq. this site but haven't heard from him as of late

LK D~D

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

I have a 1929 advertisement for peerless handcuffs blued steel finish or nickel plated for &17.20 a pair.
Dave

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

There is an advertisment from witt hardware on ebay, 1938, peerless cuffs $18.00 H&R Supers $13.50 WOW

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

thank you guys you all have been very helpful without being ignorant like some people are.

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

I find this fasinating and I wish I had the research info myself to put a list together of prices through the years.

I would like see a yearly (what years are availble) and prices for eg Towers, Peerless Darby etc.
five or six of the most common.

good subject.

Ian

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

from S.A.FRENCH catalogue 1887
marlins,beans,towers handcuffs
polished $4.00
nickel plated $4.75

leg irons
polished $6.00
nickel plated $7.00

bean gaint $6.00 and $.50 more if u wanted a case

chain twister and phillips nipper $1.00

LK D~D

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

1965 S&W Product Sheet list:
Belly Chains
Model 800 $21.00 (not including padlock)
Model 810 $24.00 (not including padlock)
Lead Chains
Model 830 1 cuff - $14.00
Model 820 2 cuffs - $20.00

1971 S&W Product Sheet:
Model 90 blue or nickel $15.25
Model 91 polished nickel $19.25
No longer list Model 925
Model 926 airweight polished $21.75
Model 936 stainless steel polished $26.00
Model 938 stainless steel $21.75
Model 94 Maximum Security $18.25

1974 S&W Product Sheet
Model 936 no longer listed
Model 94 Maximum Security $20.00
Model 800 2 cuff belly chain $29.50
Model 810 2 cuff in center belly chain $33.00
Model 820 2 cuff lead chain $28.25
Model 830 one cuff lead chain $19.25
Keys
Regular .75 ea.
Max. Security 1.00 ea.

1990 S&W Product Sheet:

Chain-Linked Handcuffs
Model 100 blue or nickel $22.00
Model 103 stainless $36.00
Model 104 Max. Security $39.00
Model 110 blue or nickel $32.00

Hinged Handcuffs
Model 200 std. size hinged blue or nickel $33.00
Model 210 lg. size hinged blue or nickel $35.00

Leg Irons
Model 1900 nickel $35.00
1900sp leg irons made to order price quote on request

Restraint Chains
Model 1800 belly chains 2 cuffs separated $60.00
Model 1800sp restraint chains made to order price quote on request

Dave

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

I have models 800,810,820,830,1800,1850,1900.

What is a 1800sp? or 1900sp?
Anyone have any pictures?

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

1800sp or 1900sp
sp = special order
for instance, if you want a different length of chain than on the standard ones. custom order.
Dave

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

LK....can I order the Bean Giants and Case please. I'll send you the $6.50 as soon as you tell me they are ready to ship.

Thanks

Mick

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

Dave,
Thanks for posting the price lists and for responding.
It is interesting to see what the prices were back in the day.
Totally cool.
D.

to all you people that have been collecting for a long time i have some questions.back when smith and wesson made the 90's and the 938's and so on was there a big price difference in the different variations like they are today? what was the standard price for a set of mod 90's? also what was the price for a set of peerless handcuffs around that time? any info would be appreciated im not an expert so for those of you who like to be ignorant to people that dont know as much as you plz leave your comments to yourself.

been waiting 123 year's to hear that ,of course the commone curancy back then was gold , so send me $6.50 gold coin and i'll ship them right away!!!!!!!!!! ROFL

LK D~D