Peerless

I know many of you already have these, however I am super pleased I have now got a Peerless 1912, a peerless 1920 (but marked pat pending so must be 1918-1920) and a 1920.

Super happy with the trio.

I'm also mega pleased to discover my 1912 is stamped "made by Smith & Wesson"

Super happy collector

Very nice indeed!! That is super cool. I don't have any Peerless that old but one day I'd be happy to own a pair.

Very nice and the box is a plus as well. Ron J

These are a great cuff and work as good today as they did when they were made. My first pair came from Escape Artist Alex Lyall in the 1980's. He described the escape from the cuff (which he learnt from Marlo). The cuff would be placed on the wrists and Marlo insisted they would be double locked. He would then get a postage stamp glued over the keyhole to seal the cuffs. With seconds Marlo would escape from the cuffs. 

Marlo (circa 1950) Australia

These older S&W/Peerless cuffs are a great series of cuffs to have in one's collection. They all use the solid post key.

There are several different models to collect.
The Patent Model: Has the single link connection and also features a pronounced, rounded edge where the swing arm enters the cuff body.
The model 1: Has 7 different versions. The first two versions have the single connecting link and are stamped as having been made by S&W. The model 1 also features a double lock that is activated through turning the key.
The Model 2: Has 6 different versions. The double lock is activated by using the tip of the key to depress a pin on the spine of the cuff. Similar to the current double lock pin used by Peerless and many other handcuff makers.

I recommend spending a few dollars with Amazon and purchasing David Teeter's books that he wrote on early Peerless and S&W restraints. He does a great job identifying and showing each version that is out there, up to the model 3 Peerless (8 different versions of this cuff). David's books make a great addition to any cuff collector's library!

Peerless wrote: ↑

May 20, 2025

 They all use the solid post key.

MAGA Mark, wrong again, will you never learn?

mummyslittleadmiral,
Your single link handcuff, marked MFGD. BY SMITH & WESSON, is a Model 1 Version 1 or 2. The version 2 has an early Peerless Trademark Logo. TRADE on top MARK below on the logo.
The one with serial number 70602 are part of the April 12, 1927 Contract for 15000 beginning with serial number 61001. Yours with serial number 70602, according to S&W delivery schedule to Peerless, would have been delivered to Peerless around April 1, 1928.
The one marked PAT.-PAT. PENDING is part of the June 6, 1929 contract for 15000 handcuffs beginning with serial number 76000.
All this information is in my two volume ebook Smith & Wesson Handcuff History Volumes 1 & 2.
I hope this is helpful,
David Teeters

That's Awesome

Thanks for clearing this up David.

I actually do have all 3 of your books now

Have a great week buddy

Peerless wrote: ↑

May 20, 2025

Peerless wrote: ↑

May 20, 2025

 They all use the solid post key.

MAGA Mark, wrong again, will you never learn?

Hey Stupid Head!

Mistaken identity.

I did not post the above message.
It was another one of your detractors who don't appreciate what havoc you created on this site and for being accused of authoring posts that we did not write.

MAGA McColl, when will you stop this nonsense ?