I've come into possession of a pair of antique handcuffs, but I don't know much about them. I'm aware the broad arrow mark means it's a British military pair, but I'd appreciate if anyone could give me a time period, or tell me what the other marks mean.
Paul Davies 14 Mar 2015
#2These look fairly typical of cuffs from around 1940s-1950s made by RCS (Reuben Craddock & Sons), JG and one or two other manufacturers. More often they have a raised "backstrap" hinge and in most cases they are entirely cast, not blacksmith made. The 2 dimples at the end of the bow shows they are size 2 and the numbers on the end of the lock are most likely a government order number. Most things made for the military required a date and manufacturers name on them.
Paul
I've come into possession of a pair of antique handcuffs, but I don't know much about them. I'm aware the broad arrow mark means it's a British military pair, but I'd appreciate if anyone could give me a time period, or tell me what the other marks mean.
Thank you very much. I'm guessing that writing scratched into it saying something like "CORRION" isn't anything useful or informative.
I've come into possession of a pair of antique handcuffs, but I don't know much about them. I'm aware the broad arrow mark means it's a British military pair, but I'd appreciate if anyone could give me a time period, or tell me what the other marks mean.
If the word is scratched on, then it is after purchase - not original. The key looks right but often has the same numbers as the cuff. These are a cheaper cuff to produce than a Hiatt.
The broad arrow means government owned but not necessarily military.
When you see 2 broad arrows point to point it means the object is "Crossed Out of Service" and can be sold out of government service ie surplus or outdated.
