IAN, Still freezin in the Canadian North ! 08 Dec 2011
#3Hi, I am looking for a original Peerless Key what belongs to the earlier Model 3 handcuffs!! I have got 2 pair Model 3: Dated 30 Sept. 1949 and black model dated 14 Oct. 1942.
These cuffs are much better manufactured than now these days. Also heavier! The nickel finish 10.7 Oz, the black one 10.2 Oz.
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I have an old handcuff key ! Enough with the snide commnents please. This specfific key I was led to believe was an Original PEERLESS OEM Key that I received with a pair of (damaged) Peeless #3 Cuffs. These cuffs were an "earlier version with Peerless Tri-Legged Logo, 0.106" thick, body side plates, large 1/2" dia. chin swivel, and a heavy 0.155"dia.wire, 2 link connecting chain.
SORRY, NO PICTURES, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CONVINCE MY COMPUTER TO PLAY NICE WITH "Photo-Bucket"...
BUT, back to the KEY, it is a "U.S. type, standard barrel design", 1-3/4" long overall, nickel plated, 5/8 x 1/2" oval head, with conventional double lock spike on top face of oval. There is no Name or lettering, But, the "head" has an interior horizontal figure "8" cut-out that looks identical to that of the original "Post Style" keys for the #1 & 2 Peerless Cuffs.
Thoughts and/or Informed Opinion ??
Ian from Canada
P.S. anyone need 1/2 pair of Peerless #3 'Cuffs, in good, 1/2 usable, condition ???