Cuffman's Collection

Deutsche Polizei

This early version of the Deutsche Polizei handcuffs was made by August Schwartz in Berlin. It has a swing through design and the keyholes are on opposite sides. The locks can be removed.

Deutsche Polizei

These cuffs were also made by August Schwartz but have the keyholes on the same side. They need a key to double lock.

Deutsche Polizei

These cuffs have the keyholes on opposite sides. They're marked 'Deutsche Polizei - D.R. PAT' and are probably made by Schwartz.

Deutsche Polizei

This version is made by the Carl Reher company. It still uses the old smaller key and is marked 'Schutzmarke Deutsche Polizei'.

Deutsche Polizei

This model is probably made by Reher (or it's possibly an early Hagge). It still double locks through the keyhole but takes the larger key of the recent models.

Deutsche Polizei

This one was made by Reher. It double locks through the keyholes only.

Deutsche Polizei

This is another one by Reher. It has the cut-outs for the double locking levers but only double locks through the keyhole.

Deutsche Polizei C

This version is made by the Heinrich Hagge company. It is marked 'Schutzmarke Deutsche Polizei'. Double lock is applied by a lever on the back but can also be done by turning the key counter clockwise.

Deutsche Polizei D

This is the black version of the previous model.

Deutsche Polizei A

This version uses one type of shackle and thus has the keyholes on opposite sides.

Deutsche Polizei B

This training version of the Deutsche Polizei cuffs uses sliding buttons to open the cuffs and can not be double locked.

Deutsche Polizei A

This version of the Deutsche Polizei cuffs has a factory installed swivel link.

Deutsche Polizei C

This version of the 'C' model is marked 'Deutsche Polizei H.H.' and has the month and year of manufacturing on it.

Deutsche Polizei D

This version of the black 'D' model is marked 'Deutsche Polizei H.H.' and has the month and year of manufacturing on it.

Deutsche Polizei A

This version of the 'A' model is marked 'Deutsche Polizei H.H.' and has the month and year of manufacturing on it.

Deutsche Polizei B

This version of the trainingmodel 'B' is marked 'Deutsche Polizei H.H.' and has the month and year of manufacturing on it.

Deutsche Polizei B

This is a bright blue version of the previous cuff.

Deutsche Polizei K

Due to the shape of the swinging bow, this 'K' model can be closed to a smaller size than the regular versions.

Deutsche Polizei L

The cuffs are connected by a 23cm aluminum bar. They are shown with an original oversized key.

'Dollar'

These very unusual cuffs were probably made in Italy or Germany. A version with a flat key also exists.

Dowler Superintendent

These cuffs were made by William Dowler and Sons from Birmingham until about 1900. After that their cuffs were made by the Hudson Company. I don't know how old these 'superintendent' style darbies are so I can't tell for sure these were actually made by Dowler.

EIG Italy

These single locking handcuffs have an anti shim wheel. They are marked 'EIG ITALY'.

EIG Japan

These Japanese handcuffs are a copy of the Peerless 300 model but use a key similar to the ones of the earliest Peerless models. They are marked 'EIG JAPAN' and 'DOUBLE LOCK'.

FN (Fabrique Nationale)

These handcuffs are unique as they need a special magnetic key in order to unlock them. This is not very secure because any strong magnet that fits into the keyhole will open the lock. There is no double locking facility.

Froggatt

These darby style handcuffs are almost identical to the ones offered by other companies at that time.

Froggatt Superintendent

These darby style handcuffs are almost identical to Hiatts superintendent model. They are a bit lighter and larger than standard darbies and have two extra links in the chain.

Fury 15914

Alcyon handcuffs used to be marketed in the USA as the Fury brand. These hinged handcuffs have a raised part on the cheek plates similar to the Crocket & Kelly cuffs.

Fury 15917

Alcyon handcuffs used to be marketed in the USA as the Fury brand. This model is identical to Alcyon's 5230 model except for the black finish.

Fury (Taiwan)

These handcuffs are marked Fury but have nothing to do with the previous shown models. They are standard double locking cuffs, made in Taiwan.

GK 543.1

These French high-security handcuffs use a second key to oiperate the double lock. They closely resemble the Rivolier models.

GK 543.3

These handcuffs look like most other modern French cuffs but use a standard US handcuff key. The double-lock is activated by a sliding mechaninism similar to the S&W models.

GK 543.4

These training-cuffs don't need a key but open by pushing the small buttons which replace the keyholes. The body of each cuff is coloured blue but a version in the standard (grey) colour also exists.

Göncz

Göncz handcuffs were only manufactured in small numbers by Arms Tech Inc. This company was hoping for a large order from the US government but when this seemed a faint hope, production was seized.  A remarkable fact about these cuffs is the linkage which has no swivels on the lockcases.

Gotcha 911

These rare cuffs were introduced in 2004 but production didn't last very long. They were supposedly only sold to law enforcement so it is rather rare to see them in collections. A version with a single chain link also exists.

Guardian

This company also made the 'Sirchie Fingerprint Laboratories' handcuffs which, like this set, are standard double-locking handcuffs with no special features.

Halcón

These handcuffs were probably made by the Halcón company of Argentina. They are single locking only.

Halcón

These handcuffs were probably made by the Halcón company of Argentina. They are single locking only and take a double bitted key.

H.W.C.

These are standard non-mirrored stainless steel handcuffs. They have no special features and were marketed by the Hamburg Woolen Company.

H.W.C.

These are standard stainless steel handcuffs. They have no special features and were marketed by the Hamburg Woolen Company.

H.W.C.

These are standard handcuffs in a black finish, marketed by the Hamburg Woolen Company.

H&R 123 'Super'

This is an early version of the 'H&R Super' which doesn't has the groove in the bows.

H&R 123 'Super'

This company's 123 model is generally known as the 'H&R Super' handcuff. The keyhole is hidden in the linkage and takes an unusual round key. The model shown here is a later model, the early one does not have the groove in the bow.

H&R 124 'Bean Cobb'

This is H&R's version of the Bean Cobb handcuff.

Harvard

These handcuffs were made for military use during WWII. This is an early set as later ones have grooved jaws.

Henry HC100SR

These stainless steel handcuffs were for a short time made in Brooklyn, NY. They are of very high quality but have no special features.