S&W Handcuffs

[Jdrumm82]

I found a pair of handcuffs at a local flea market this weekend. I'm trying to figure out if I paid too much, or if they're one of those cool "antique roadshow" type finds and actually worth something. There is a number stamped on them #17197. I was wondering if someone could help me figure out if they're worth anything or if I got bamboozled paying $45 for them.

Thanks

 

[-db-]

The number, unlike gun serial numbers, doesn't tell us anything. The best way to identify what you have would be if you could post a photo of the cuffs. There were a lot of different S&W cuff models and variations of models over the years, some fairly collectible/valuable.

 

[Mike McLellan]

There were a Kazillion of them made. Yours are worth whatever somebody will pay for them. You paid a little more than "new" price. Keys are universal unless they're stamped "Detroit Police". The other leading brand is Hiatt. S&W cuffs used by the U.S. Marshals have a barrel key that resembles a vending machine key. Yes, they're collectible by some.

 

[opoefc]

Post some good clear photos of the cuffs and the key, showing all markings, with the cuffs open and closed. We can give you a much better answer. Did they come in a S&W box? If so, photo all sides of the box, also. Value depends on condition, markings and and model type, and can range from $20 to over $500 a pair. Ed.