First time I am on here not sure if i am doing this right or if instead of a new thread I should post under somewhere else? Anyway - Question - I have a pair of older S&W handcuffs with a number on them 288185. trying to find out how old they are and what the story my be. any help would be great. Thanks

Dave T. where are you?

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Mike Maher #283

We need pictures.

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Don Mundell

can't help with the handcuffs but A warm from “wild and wonderful “ West Virginia

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Mike, I'm here, just a little late to the party!
sixhats, like Don mentioned, pictures of handcuffs & markings are essential to identify what you have.
Here are possibilities of S&W handcuffs & restraints from 1952-1979
Early model designations & year of introduction:
Model 90 – Dull blue or nickel standard model steel cuffs (1952)
Model 91 – Bright blue or nickel cuffs (1952)
Model 925 – Lightweight aluminum nickel cuffs (1958)
Model 926 – Lightweight aluminum polished bright cuffs (1958)
Model 936 – Stainless steel polished bright cuffs (1961)
Model 938 – Stainless steel cuffs, standard finish (1961)
Model 800 & 810 – Belly chain (1965)
Model 820 & 830 – Lead chain (1965)
Model 94 – Maximum security hinged model cuffs (1969)
Model 95 – Military Issue of a Model 90
There are also several variations of these models.
The numbers stamped on these cuffs does not help identify them.
Another possibility, are the Peerless handcuffs marked MFGD. BY SMITH & WESSON?
Waiting for pictures,
Dave

I will be surprised if they are anything other than a set of Model 100. I hope I am wrong.

I have a pair out in my SUV. Don't know which ones they are, not hinged, silver color.

What version of Model 100 is your guess?
Model 100:
Patent Pending Model
Model 100 Marked
Slot Double Lock
Push-Pin Double Lock
Lever Double Lock
Carbon Steel, Blue or Nickel
Melonite Finish
Weather-Shield Finish

Just showing different versions of the Model 100,
Dave

KSDeputy, Here are some possibilities of chain-linked cuffs:
1952-1979 Manufacture
Model 90
Model 91
Model 925
Model 926
Model 936
Model 938
Model 94
Model 95

1979-2011 Manufacture
Model 1
Model 100 (several variations)
Model 103
Model 104
Model 110
Model 1900 Leg Irons

2011-Present
Model 1-1
Model 100-1 (several variations)
Model 103-1
Model 104-1
Model 110-1
Model 1900-1 Leg Irons

Need photos to identify,
Dave