My eBay S&W Handcuffs

[Revolver Man]

So I’ve always wanted a pair of S&W stainless steel handcuffs that were like my Dad carried. I have his in a shadow box with his badges and other police items. A quick look on eBay and I saw these. I like that they have the hidden rivets, unlike the newer ones. I placed a bid on them and won them, and had them shipped to my door for $16.94. I felt that was a good price for a pair of used S&W cuffs. They appear to not have been used much. The paw spring is very tight and strong. No sign of wear on the teeth. The exterior finish is a little worn, and they appear to be nickel. They weren’t advertised as stainless, I just liked that they were the older style without exposed rivets. I thought I would take a chance and see if any of you knowledgeable folks knew anything about their general time of manufacture. I know that the serial number tells us nothing, and there is no model number anywhere on them.

Thanks

 

[-db-]

Not sure you have a stainless set there. It's an older set but look like regular Model 90 cuffs. Stainless were Model 938 and the bows are marked with a stamped S to denote Stainless. Yours are still a good buy at the price you got them for.

 

[JM4151]

S & W Handcuffs

You got a good deal on the handcuffs. The price is definitely great. If you ever see a pair of Aluminum S & W cuffs for under $150 grab them, they are very desirable and in demand.

 

[Xfuzz]

You got a good deal on the handcuffs. The price is definitely great. If you ever see a pair of Aluminum S & W cuffs for under $150 grab them, they are very desirable and in demand.

Especially a boxed pair....

 

[les.b]

Very cool... I especially like that they look exactly like the ones I carried, and are described as "older style". Sort of like me!!

I have several sets of S&W cuffs, nickle (which I believe the OP's are), blued, parkerized (given to me by a Navy guy) and aluminum. I also have several sets of Peerless brand. I've never thought of photographing them, though. Maybe I'll try to round them up and get a shot.

Best Regards, Les

 

[Old cop]

I still have my Pearless cuffs, purchased new in 1968 and used throughout my 30 year career. Anyone remember those?

 

[Fishinfool]

I believe they are nickel plated. I have owned several pairs like them. Also owned a blued pair, but did not care for them, as they tended to rust with use.

Now you need a set of leg irons, a belly chain, and a black box and pad lock to complete the set...

Larry

 

[viceunit]

I still have my Pearless cuffs, purchased new in 1968 and used throughout my 30 year career. Anyone remember those?

I still have my original issue (1979) Peerless, serial # 940655. We were required to memorize that in the academy as handcuffs could easily be switched in multiple arrest situations. They let me keep them when I retired.

 

[mrchuck]

Still have mine, and also ankle bracelets.

 

[Housepuss]

I've still got my original pair of Peerless cuffs from the early 70's and a pair of high security cuffs I believe are S&W. Those have a cylindrical key which were suppose to offer more security from lock picking.

 

[SG-688]

I think somebody posted a serial number to year list once.

My nickel flush-rivet mdl 90's that I can approximately date:
#1317xx used from a trooper (I know - no date - but a neat low #)
#5725xx purchased new in 1970
#7124xx purchased new in 1976

I always wanted a stainless pair.

I liked the key location for the S&W better than the Peerless. Much harder to tell which way to turn the key....

 

[kbm6893]

I still have my Pearless cuffs, purchased new in 1968 and used throughout my 30 year career. Anyone remember those?

The NYPD issued me Hyatt’s I think. Maybe Peerless. I still have them. Rarely used them. They had a serial number that I still remember (201895) and with sometimes multiple arrests with multiple cops, most cops were afraid of the serial numbered cuffs getting lost. My S&W sets saw lots of use. Still have those too.

 

[-db-]

From what I understand, S&W cuffs weren't sequentially serialed thus it's impossible to date them that way. Peerless, however, offers a historical service: How old are my Peerless(R) restraints? - Peerless Handcuff Company

 

[dltvette]

Revolver Man,
You got a great deal on a pair of S&W M-90 nickel plated handcuffs. The model 90's were manufactured through 1978.
If your looking for a stainless steel model introduced in 1961, there was a Model 936 that had a polished stainless steel finish and a Model 938 that was a standard stainless steel finish, and both has the letters S stamped on the jaw (bow, moveable arm).
Be careful, because collecting early Peerless handcuffs manufactured by Smith & Wesson and all the variations of the Smith & Wesson handcuffs can become an addiction.
Dave
Attached photos of my stainless steel M-936 & 938 showing the finish difference and the S stamping.
Also a photo of what an addiction can do to you.

 

[opoefc]

Dave, Thanks for posting the photos of your fantastic display of cuffs and restraints. I doubt if there's any therapy or recovery treatment to address your addiction ! Are you still seeking that elusive set of S&W Fur Lined cuffs ( pink fur?) , Model XXX ? Ed.

 

[kennyb]

I still have my peerless that I carried and used for many years

 

[Revolver Man]

Dave,

I really would like a set of 938’s. That’s what’s in my Dad’s shadow box. Any ideas on where to find some at a reasonable price?

Brad

 

[scha]

There is a pair of 938s on E-Bay at this time. Just do an E-Bay search on "Smith Handcuffs Stainless" and you should locate the auction. Hope this helps.

Steve

 

[Muss Muggins]

You got a good deal on the handcuffs. The price is definitely great. If you ever see a pair of Aluminum S & W cuffs for under $150 grab them, they are very desirable and in demand.

I carry a pair every day . . .

 

[03clyde]

I'd still love to score a pair stamped NYSP to add to my collection of agency items.