![]() ![]() Sometimes 2 sets of cuffs are connected to cuff a really large person behind the back for this reason.Īs far as I know, the serial numbers were ordered randomly, and I know of more than one set of M-90s, made years apart, that share the exact same serial number.Īside from that, I believe that the sets with only 5 digits are older, though I don't know exactly when they changed over to 6. This would make it harder to pass the cuffs under the legs for a partial escape, but could potentially cause a shoulder dislocation in people with very wide backs. Was there a time that S&W didn't serial number their products? We do have a pair of the 'Peerless manufactured by Smith and Wesson" cuffs that have no serial number, but my experience is limited.Yes, Dorson, the early variant also had different swivels and slightly lower profile lock cases that kept the wearer's wrists closer together. ![]() ![]() She stated that they have only the trademark logo. ![]() Also, it sounds to me from what she's describing that her cuffs don't even have the "Smith & Wesson Marcas Registradas," etc. I no longer consider this to be a viable method of determining the age of these cuffs. The photo on the right is of a latter form model 90.Įbay observer: I have tried unsuccessfully to use the ampersand in the stamping to determine the date of manufacture. The photo on the left is of an early form model 91 (please note the location of the detent). Was there a time that S&W didn't serial number their products? We do have a pair of the 'Peerless manufactured by Smith and Wesson" cuffs that have no serial number, but my experience is limited.Here's something she can really use - a side by side comparison: See now that's real information for someone to learn about this hobby! (That's just my opinion) She states she has "limited" knowledge so how would she know what you mean by earlier or later model? What are you refering to specifically Jason? The model or the & script?Ĭarla, I would suggest that you follow the link below to Joe's gallery and see if you can identify your model there by going to the (s-t section) click on the photo to enlarge the handcuffs or if you can't find the model there then go to link I've provided for Yossie's handcuff collection of S&W cuffs to see if you can identify the model there. Was there a time that S&W didn't serial number their products? We do have a pair of the 'Peerless manufactured by Smith and Wesson" cuffs that have no serial number, but my experience is limited.Great replay Jason. They are push-pin double lock vintage, but other than that, when might they have been made? No patent notice, no city of manufacture, no serial number. I found a pair of S&W cuffs at the Portland Expo sale this weekend that have the S&W trademark but nothing else. ![]()
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