S&W Handcuffs (USMC marked)

AJ · #1 09-22-2019, 04:12 PM

I have a pair of S&W handcuffs that I found when stationed at NS Long Beach as a Marine Cadre for their security force. In the gear room I found a pair of handcuffs that were electro-penciled Marine Bks. So I put them on my duty belt. When I left they went with me, saw no reason to leave them with the sailors. Is there an interest in this sort of thing among the collectors out there?

Old cop · #2 09-22-2019, 04:46 PM

I don’t believe S&W cuffs are collectable but others may know more. I was required to purchase cuffs in ‘68 where I began my career, got Pearless and still have them.

Tenn2 · #3 09-22-2019, 04:49 PM

There is a gentleman on the forum that has a special room built that houses quite a collection of handcuffs.

Hopefully he will see this and chime in.

Russ

KSDeputy · #4 09-22-2019, 05:25 PM

I have several pairs of S & W cuffs. My favorite cuffs are Hiatt's light weight cuffs. I think they are made in England. I had my initials inscribed on them.

dltvette · #5 09-22-2019, 07:20 PM

AJ,
There are many handcuff collectors out there of all brands of handcuffs.
In the 1970's, Smith & Wesson manufactured handcuffs known as the Model 95. These cuffs were only marked with the S&W logo on the front (keyway side) of the right hand cuff. No other factory markings. They came in a 2-piece brown box with government printing on the lid (see attached photos).
Depending on what S&W model of handcuffs you have, condition, box, no box, keys etc., depends on the value attached.
If you can post clear photos of both sides, box if present, I may be able to help you with a more definite identification.
Dave

Club Gun Fan · #6 09-23-2019, 10:33 AM

AJ
Dave is being humble! He has the largest S$W handcuff collection in the world! At our SWCA Annual in Kansas City, MO he has a jail set up with hundreds of Smith & Wesson handcuffs on display.

AJ · #7 09-23-2019, 05:44 PM

These are the cuffs that I returned to Marine custody many years ago. As you can see they are electro-penciled "MARINE BARRACKS" "GUARD #2". Nothing fancy. Not probably worth anything, but a keepsake to me. Was just curious is all. Thanks.

AJ

dltvette · #8 09-23-2019, 10:54 PM

AJ,
You have the military issue model 95. These were never (at least I have never seen) listed in any product circulars. I have seen one box that had MODEL-95 printed on it with all the other markings like on the boxes I have.
Before some showed up in the military marked boxes boxes, most collectors considered them factory defects.
Nice keepsake.
Dave

AJ · #9 09-23-2019, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dltvette

AJ,
You have the military issue model 95. These were never (at least I have never seen) listed in any product circulars. I have seen one box that had MODEL-95 printed on it with all the other markings like on the boxes I have.
Before some showed up in the military marked boxes boxes, most collectors considered them factory defects.
Nice keepsake.
Dave

Dave,

Thank you very much for the information.

AJ

dltvette · #10 09-23-2019, 11:10 PM

AJ,
Here is an example I received from a long time S&W employee that I believe was the prototype used for the military issue M-95. It was found in an old factory desk, in this 1963 military marked box with the DCTSC brass inspection disc attached.
Dave