An interesting handcuff

fernando · 22nd July 2014, 04:57 PM

Credits given to all of you, Gentlemen.
Indeed the chain links are hand-welded, bt not the end ones; which later made some handcuff expert out there detrmine this was a replacement.
He also said this is a 1930-50 example which, if being true, is rather frustrating for me, as i have bought (& paid) this thing based on its apparent (and publicized) antiquity. I am left with the replacement chain being an older part .

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... still i think the said expert was rather skeptical and too quick in judging; the grips definitely look older than from the 20th century.

Yes Mark, early 20th century versions of these 'come alongs' were also used in the States in some areas, as i have read after some general searching.

No Robert, i first typed the text and then i put the cuff on her wrist; still only on the next day i afforded to submit the post, pressing the button with the less damaged finger .

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22nd July 2014, 04:57 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Credits given to all of you, Gentlemen. Indeed the chain links are hand-welded, bt not the end ones; which later made some handcuff expert out there detrmine this was a replacement. He also said this is a 1930-50 example which, if being true, is rather frustrating for me, as i have bought (& paid) this thing based on its apparent (and publicized) antiquity. I am left with the replacement chain being an older part . . ... still i think the said expert was rather skeptical and too quick in judging; the grips definitely look older than from the 20th century. Yes Mark, early 20th century versions of these 'come alongs' were also used in the States in some areas, as i have read after some general searching. No Robert, i first typed the text and then i put the cuff on her wrist; still only on the next day i afforded to submit the post, pressing the button with the less damaged finger . . Attached Images