Peerless Model 1 Value

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

They are probably worth around $100.00 to the right buyer. I have seen that the prices on the two chain link versions have dropped a little bit lately due to the market being flooded with them but the single chain link version seems to be holding its value. Good luck with them.

Cheers, Mike D~C/

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

I always thought that this is Model 1



Best regards,
Guenter

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the reply, Mike. I was hoping they'd be worth around $100 or so, if not more. They'll be 100 years old soon, so I'll hang on to 'em for a little while longer.

Guenter, I'm not a seasoned expert, but from what little I could find on the net, they appear to be the Peerless Model 1, Version 1.

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

Guenter

The Peerless Model designations are not official. They were given by Dick Norman in a series of articles he wrote for Lock Smith's magazine. He did not include the earliest cuff, the one shown in your picture. I call yours the "patent model". The only real difference between the patent model and the Model 1 is the lockcase shape. I have always liked the "patent model" the best.

Joe

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

Hello Joe,

another difference is that the "patent model" has two identical cuffs, while Curious' version has a left and a right cuff.

Best regards,
Guenter

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

It also appears that the "patent model" is lacking ditched jaws.

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

The ditched jaws and the squared off area where the bows enter came much later. The internal lock is a model 1 lock but a much later version as there are many version of evolution.

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know what length of time actually did pass between the release of the "patent model" and the "Model 1?"

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

One thing is for sure... They sure don't make 'em like they used to, it seems. I have a few different brands in my modern casual cuff collection. Peerless, S&W, Hiatt's, et al. All relatively modern versions though (1970's and newer).

These Peerless "Model 1's," or "1912's," or whatever they are known as, have shockingly close tolerances as to build quality that is not seen anymore in any cuff that I have handled. The single strand has zero play in the rivet connection. And I mean a micrometer would have to be utilized to detect any free play side to side, or up and down. And yet the single strand lines up perfectly with the lock body. And when swung through the double strands, there is virtually no friction or rubbing whatsoever at any point.

I have not seen such care in craftsmanship and close control of tolerances in any other cuff that I own.

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

Most of the early Peerless handcuffs were manufactured by Smith & Wesson and this is one reason the fit and finish were of such high quality. The quality of pre-WWII Smith & Wesson revolvers was also very high and these skills and their factory work ethic extended to the handcuffs they produced. I have yet to see any modern cuffs that even approach the quality of pre-WWII Smith & Wesson produced handcuffs.

Steve

I recently came into possession of these Peerless Model 1 cuffs. They do not have a serial number. What looks to be like an original key was included. They work 100% perfectly and show virtually no wear.. They do look better in person, as the pictures seem to highlight every flaw.

Anyone have a rough estimate of their worth? I did a quick internet search, but didn't really find a whole lot of info on value. Thanks in advance.

I have some early model 3's (1930's era design) that I hope to acquire shortly. This version seems to have more or less set all the basic standards that are still used today, such as size, shape and locking mechanism. At least at Peerless anyhow.
I am looking forward to comparing these original 3's to the quality found in later 300's and beyond.