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Peerless Model 2 Help

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dltvette 11 Dec 2021
#1
I am looking for help from those that have examples of early Peerless Model 2, Versions 1 & 2 in your collection. These are handcuffs with the serial number stamped on both front cuffs below the key way and before serial number 31000.
I think that I made a mistake in my book, Early Peerless Handcuff Company With Smith & Wesson, that some of you have either purchased from kindle ebooks or from a flash drive from me. I believe these versions 1 & 2 should be reversed after acquiring a couple of what I now believe to be Model 2 Version 2 examples.
This is what I believe the stamping should be for versions 1 & 2 and should be  grateful if you would check your examples to help me verify.
Model 2 Version 1: 

Right & Left Front Cheeks:
THE PEERLESS HANDCUFF CO.  (Period after CO.)
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Right & Left Front Body, under the key way:
serial numbers

Right & Rear Cheeks:
PAT.FEB.20.1912
OCT.19.1915 & NOV.23.1915
PAT. PENDING

Right Rear Body, the Peerless logo upright, top facing the cheek.

Model 2 Version 2:

Right & Left Front Cheeks:
THE PEERLESS HANDCUFF CO  (No Period after CO)
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Right & Left Front Body, under the key way: 
serial numbers

Right & Rear Cheeks:
PAT.FEB.20.1912
OCT.19.1915 & NOV.23.1915
PAT. PENDING

Right Rear Body, the Peerless logo is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, facing the chain link swivel.

I currently acquired serial number 30258, which would be just before the M-2 V-3, 1924 contract beginning with serial number 31000. Serial numbers 24094, 24125 & 30258 that I have all match the stampings of the Model 2 Version 2 I listed above.
In my book I used serial number 24125 which was the only one I had at that time as a version 1. For the version 2 I used a incomplete example that was found in the S&W factory, that did not have lock works installed, serial numbers or was never prepared for a finish, nickel or blue to be applied. I believe these should be a version one example. If I was wrong in my description in my book, I apologize for the confusion. For this reason I am seeking your assistance in helping me confirm the correct description.
Attached are images of serial number 30258, 24094 & the incomplete example.
Thank you for your help,
Dave
djhalfdead 11 Dec 2021
#2
Wow! Thanks for the update on your book, Dave! I do not currently have a Model 2 version 1 or 2, so I cannot verify your findings. I look forward to seeing if others on here have examples that they can provide.
-Richard knip-
dltvette 11 Dec 2021
#3
Thanks Richard. I do not have a serial number stamped, which I now believe to be a version 1, only the incomplete example I posted. I hope someone will have one to share.
Dave
Gordon 11 Dec 2021
#4
 I can verify one model 2 version 2 . 
      Gordon
dltvette 11 Dec 2021
#5
Thanks Gordon. Do you mind sharing the serial number?
Dave
Gordon 12 Dec 2021
#6
Dave
17572
Gordon
dltvette 12 Dec 2021
#7
Gordon, thank you. That is a new low serial number for a M2 V2 that I have recorded.
PaulJDavies 12 Dec 2021
#8
I would just appreciate knowing exactly what models I have. I'm not that knowledgable on US cuffs. Oops just edited photos
Cheers Paul
dltvette 12 Dec 2021
#9
Paul,
Appears to be a Model 1 Version 1. A right hand & left hand cuff joined together by a single chain link.
The stampings should be:
Right & Left Front Cheeks:
THE PEERLESS HANDCUFF CO.
SPRINGFIELD MASS
Right & Left Front Jaws:
PAT. FEB. 20. 1912
Right & Left Rear Cheeks:
MFGD. BY SMITH & WESSON

DAVE
PaulJDavies 12 Dec 2021
#10
Yes, that is the Smith and Wesson marked one.
The second one has the keyholes in the same place, the 2 patent dates, 2 chain links and included the circular trade mark logo.
dltvette 12 Dec 2021
#11
Paul,
Without seeing the complete side of the cuff with the logo, I think it is a Model 1 Version 4 or 5. Cuffs joined by 2 chain links.
M1 V4 markings:
Right & Left Front Cheeks:
THE PEERLESS HANDCUFF CO.
SPRINGFIELD MASS.
Right & Left Rear Cheeks:
PAT. FEB. 20. 1912
NOV. 23. 1915
Right Rear Body is marked with the new Peerless logo facing upward:
TRADE MARK ( above logo)
REGISTERED (below logo)

M1 V5 markings same as version 4 except the Peerless logo is rotated 90 degrees clockwise (facing the chain swivel).

Dave
PaulJDavies 12 Dec 2021
#12
Ah, it is a M1/V4 then. Thank you so much.
Paul
stevech 12 Dec 2021
#13
Dave, I have serial number 16780 that appears to be a Model 2, Version 2 per your research.  Hope this helps.
dltvette 12 Dec 2021
#14
Steve,
Thank you. Your 16780 is now the lowest M2 V2 I have recorded & 30258 is the highest. 
Model 2 Version 3 begins with serial number 31000.
Still looking for someone to share a M2 V1 as I described above. I now suspect the serial number will be below 16000.
Dave
Steve, also thanks for the photos.