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The Amazing Michael 06 Sep 2010
#1
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/




Ian McColl 07 Sep 2010
#2
Hi, was it ever owned by Houdini?
The Amazing Michael 07 Sep 2010
#3
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Even better, it was owned by The Amazing Michael. =)
Bruce Thomson 07 Sep 2010
#4
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Wish my photos turned out that well.
Observation Is Key 07 Sep 2010
#5
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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In viewing the numerous photos I don't see that the chain links have much wear or thinning of the links from the friction that would normally be present ?

Any other opinions as to why the chain links are relatively prestine?
LK 07 Sep 2010
#6
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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THEY DID NOT DRAG THE BALL & CHAIN LIKE U WOULD SEE IN CARTOONS ,ECT.

THEY WOULD CARRY THE BALL

IF THEY DID WORK WITH IT ON THEY WOULD WORK TO THE LENGTH OF THE CHAIN THEN PICK IT UP AND MOVE IT

LK D~D
John Bushey 08 Sep 2010
#7
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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ON many Bean Handcuffs we see this "T" stamped on the Clevis. Does anyone have any
thoughts on what this stands for?? Also, is it just me or why does the key have not
a cut with the normal two bits?? The lock has been taken apart, but what could have been done
to allow this key to work. Just curious. Michael, since you have it what is the
story of this unusual item?? Best Wishes, John
LK 08 Sep 2010
#8
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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ED BEAN patd.1882
IVER JOHNSON patd.1884

could the "T" stand for TEMPERORY as in tempory patd.granted
BETWEEN 1882 & 1884

LK D~D
LK 08 Sep 2010
#9
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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SORRY THE ABOVE THEORY COULD NOT WORK AS I JUST FOUND A "T" MARED SET WITH BOTH PATD DATES ALSO, MY BAD

LK D~D
LK 08 Sep 2010
#10
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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could it have been : TESTED
or : for TRANSPORT
remeans a mystery1

LK D~D
lauher 08 Sep 2010
#11
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Tower & Lyons was a major supplier of police equipment in the late 19th and early 20th century. There catalog carried their own cuffs of course, but also the various Bean cuffs.

The "T" stampings on the hinges of Bean cuffs look like they were applied with a hand stamp, not a factory mark.
I think Tower applied these marks to the Bean cuffs that they sold.

Joe
LK 08 Sep 2010
#12
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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YEP,
THAT DOES SOUND LIKE THE MOST REASONABLE ANSWER

LK D~D
The Amazing Michael 23 Sep 2010
#13
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Hi everone, I thought I would give one last chance for someone to buy this ball and chain before I pack it away. I plan to move it out of my family room this coming Monday if I don't sell it before hand so here is my best offer....

$600.00 (USD), Free shipping and insurance to the US or Canada, and no Paypal fee. I can't offer free shipping world wide.....sorry. You guys know where to reach me: mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com

Cheers, Mike D~C/
grenchat 24 Sep 2010
#14
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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"Also, is it just me or why does the key have not a cut with the normal two bits?? The lock has been taken apart, but what could have been done to allow this key to work. Just curious."

John:

My Bean Prison cuffs have a ward plate that necessitates a two-bitted key to open the lock. Many, however, do not have this plate in the lock works. Perhaps this is because Bean's outer pattern was used by several makers and many omitted it to cut costs.

Regards,
Jason


holstcollection 24 Sep 2010
#15
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Hi!

I have a quite large selection of Bean cuffs as I like them a lot. Some of them have a
ward plate that requires a key with two bits. Some of them don't and they will open
with a key with only one bit. I actually have an original key with only one bit.



As John pointed out; the lock on Michael's cuff has been opened for repair. There is
also a drilled hole on the back of the cuff that is not original.

Best wishes,

Lars


www.holstcollection.com
grenchat 24 Sep 2010
#16
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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I suspect that the double-bitted key was more prone to breakage in the lock and thus became the inspiration for Lyman H. Cobb to conceive of "The Improved Bean Handcuff" A.K.A. The Bean Cobb.

Often times a prisoner will get something stuck in the lockwork while trying to escape by way of an improvised pick.
We had this happen with a pair of modern cuffs once, but that's another story for another day.

Regards,
Jason


LK 25 Sep 2010
#17
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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this guy has been advertising to buy a ball & chain and does so at bottom of this items description:



http://cgi.ebay.com/Ancient-European-Du ... 33613248be

plus i thought u might like to look at this item !

LK D~D
Steve Santini 25 Sep 2010
#18
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Tom Parker.
mustangbully 25 Sep 2010
#19
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Yes I am interested in old vintage ball and chains, I do have many items for trade and good old cash. If anyone out there has any lying around, drop me a quick email with pictures and price. Thanks,Tom
Anonymous 28 Apr 2013
#20
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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Re: Bean Ball and Chain For Sale
mike Rivera 05 Sep 2013
#21
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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I have no idea on value. Let me know how much you want.
The Amazing Michael 06 Sep 2013
#22
Hello, I have a nice ball and chain that I am considering selling. This ball and chain has a Bean Patrolman leg iron on it (about 90-95% nickel plating is left on the cuff), it is in great working condition; the springs are very strong, it locks tight on all 4 positions and does not pull open at all, it has a working key (original-?), but it looks like someone at some point has opened the lock case from the bottom, repaired it and re-peened the lock case pins (see photos below....there are clear up close photos of this area) However, the hinge and clevis area show no evidence of ever being worked on; they look great. The chain has several hand forged oblong links on it and a longer section of twist chain that looks like it was from the Bean Patrolman leg irons (about 70% of the nickel plating remains on it) and every link in the chain, large and small, twist and oblong, is forge welded. The ball is solid cast steel and weighs 14 pounds (the whole unit weighs about 16 pounds). The ball and chain itself has a beautiful baby-smooth dark brown patina.....take a look at the pictures below:









































You can E-mail questions and/or offers to mindhunter42 @ hotmail.com. Thanks for looking.


Cheers, Mike D~C/



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This item is LONG gone. Check out the date on the post.

AM