Vintage PIC Model M-52 Japanese Handcuffs For Sale

Offered here is a well-made pair of Japanese PIC Model M-52 handcuffs in excellent condition, showing 99% of the original chrome finish and complete with working key.

• Model: PIC M-52

• Origin: Japan

• Condition: Excellent, bright chrome finish, smooth operation

• Functionality: Works perfectly with key; tight action and positive lockup

• Design Features:

  • Rotating cup that revolves with the key, adding anti-pick security

  • External double-lock lever for fast, reliable engagement

• Notes: A well-constructed example from PIC, one of several small Japanese manufacturers experimenting with improved anti-pick mechanisms during the mid-20th century.

A fine example of postwar Japanese restraint design with smart mechanical features not often found on Western cuffs.
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$10.00 USPS Flat Rate Priority (U.S. only)
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For Sale: #2 Heavy Open-Side Chain Twister

Early heavy open-side chain twister with robust construction and classic form.

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For Sale: #4 Split T-Handle Chain Twister

Distinctive split T-handle chain twister, an uncommon handle style among early examples.

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For Sale: #6 Antique Chain Twister – Unknown Maker

Early bent-handle chain twister by an unknown maker; a less commonly seen handle form.

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For Sale: #7 Split Handle Barrel-End Chain Twister

Early split-handle chain twister with barrel-style end, a distinctive and less common variation.

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For Sale: Peerless Early Model Double Lock Handcuffs – ca. 1925 – Good Condition

Offered here is a Peerless early model double locking handcuff dating to approximately 1925, representing the slightly later development of the early Peerless patterns.

• Maker: Peerless

• Era: ca. 1925

• Condition: Good overall

• Finish: Approx. 60% original nickel plating

• Double Lock: Improved plunger-activated double lock feature

• Serial Number: 58851

• Key: Includes working key

• Functionality: Mechanically correct and works as intended

A solid early Peerless example showing the evolution toward the later plunger-style double lock system.

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For Sale: Unknown American Style Chain Twister with Original Leather Holster — Possibly Tower — Lot 48

A well made twister of American character — the chain style, handle profile, and overall construction are closely consistent with Tower production though no maker's markings are present. Comes with a very old and unusual nearly Y-shaped leather holster in good condition with honest wear consistent with age and use. The holster configuration alone makes this an interesting piece.

• Origin: Possibly American — Tower attribution

• Style: Tower-style handle and chain

• Chain: Approx 9"

• Condition: Excellent

• Holster: Very old near Y-shaped leather holster — good condition, honest wear

• Era: Early 1900s

• Lot: 48

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For Sale: Heavy Brass Handle Chain Twister — Possibly German — Lot 7

An unusual and heavy example with substantial brass handles — the weight alone sets this apart from the typical iron construction you see on most twisters. Possibly German in origin. A small repair is present in the smaller handle, noted for transparency. Steel chain. Good condition overall.

• Origin: Possibly German

• Handles: Heavy brass

• Note: Possible old repair in small handle

• Chain: Steel

• Condition: Good

• Era: Early 1900s

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For Sale: Phillips Thin Model Come-Along — Near Mint — Lot 28

The later thin model Phillips come-along in near mint condition — a genuinely hard example to find in this state. The original thick model carried the August 1869 patent but this later thin production variant carries no stamping. Clean, tight, and presenting beautifully.

• Maker: Phillips

• Model: Thin — later production

• Note: No stamping on this variant — original thick model carried Aug 1869 patent

• Condition: Near mint

• Era: 1880s

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For Sale: Bean Chain Twister — Marked "Pat'd May 1884" — Lot 74

A well marked Bean chain twister carrying the May 1884 patent date — the kind of specific stamping that puts a piece in its exact historical moment. Approximately 8.5 inch chain with approximately 85% original finish remaining. A clean and well presenting example of one of the more collected American twister designs.

• Maker: Bean

• Marking: "Pat'd May 1884"

• Chain: Approx 8.5"

• Finish: Approx 85% original

• Condition: Very good

• Era: 1884

• Lot: 74

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For Sale: Original 1890 German Scissor Style Nipper Come-Along — Lot 38

A well preserved German scissor nipper in excellent condition with approximately 85% original finish. The scissor nipper design is one of the more distinctive European come-along configurations — operated by squeezing the handles together to apply controlled pressure. A clean and displayable example of a scarce German type.

• Origin: German

• Type: Scissor Style Nipper — Come-Along

• Finish: Approx 85% original

• Condition: Excellent

• Era: Ca. 1890

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Lot 01 — Tower Bean Handcuffs (ca. 1910)
Beautiful condition on this one — 95% of the original plating is still intact, which is rare to find. Comes with the original key, stamped "Tower Bean's Pattern." If you're looking for a piece that looks as good as it works, this is it.

For Sale: Original 1944 SNA Depose Twister — French Sécurité Nationale — WWII Era — Lot 44

A scarce French come-along possibly tied to Sécurité Nationale, France's wartime and postwar national police force. Flat aluminum handles paired with a steel chain running approximately 11 inches — an unusual material combination that sets this apart from the typical all-steel European twisters of the era. Excellent condition throughout.

• Origin: France — possibly Sécurité Nationale issue

• Marking: "SNA Déposé"

• Handles: Flat aluminum

• Chain: Steel — approx 11"

• Condition: Excellent

• Era: Ca. 1944 — WWII

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Tower Detective Lightweight Handcuffs (ca. 1887)
This is the early 3-link model most collectors know as the "Pinkerton's" — the style tied to the old Pinkerton detective agency. Nice brown patina throughout, comes with the original key. Lighter and more compact than most cuffs from this era, which is exactly why detectives favored them — easy to carry, easy to conceal.

Marlin Daly Bottleneck Handcuffs (ca. 1879)
An early example of the Marlin Daly, dating to around 1879, with the larger "bottleneck" shape that's most desirable on this pattern. 80% plating remaining and the stampings are strong and easy to read, including the 1879 patent mark. Comes with the original key. Early production pieces like this one don't turn up often.

Tower Bottom Keyway Handcuffs (ca. 1880)
Handsome brown finish with a smooth, even patina — no rough spots or pitting anywhere. Comes with the original key. This "bottom keyway" style refers to where the key slot sits on the cuff, a nice variation for anyone building out different Tower models.

Providence Tool Co. Handcuffs (ca. 1861)
A genuine Civil War-era pair, and the condition is excellent — smooth finish, comes with the original key, and the markings on both cuffs are still strong and clearly legible. Finding a piece this old with markings this crisp is unusual — most from this period have worn down a lot more.

Bean Cobb Handcuffs (ca. 1899)
Good solid honest wear on this pair — about 80% plating remaining, with the kind of patina that comes from a long working life, not damage. Comes with the original key. Stamped "Pat May 2" on one side and "Pat May 2 1899" on the other — a nice detail for anyone who likes their pieces dated.

For Sale: Tower Detective "Pinkerton" Handcuffs — Early 3-Link Model — Ca. 1887 — Lot MD260710-03

The Tower Detective lightweight — known in collector circles as the "Pinkerton" — carries a distinction most handcuffs don't: Houdini himself called it the easiest cuff he ever escaped from. An early 3-link model with sharp edges and 97% grey finish. A piece with real history and real character.

• Maker: Tower

• Model: Detective Lightweight — "Pinkerton" — early 3-link

• Notable: nicknamed the Pinkerton — Houdini called it the easiest cuff to escape

• Finish: 97% grey finish — sharp edges

• Condition: Excellent

• Key: Working key included

• Era: Ca. 1887

• Lot: MD260710-03

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I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Phillips Thin Model Come-Along — Near Mint — Ca. 1880 — Lot 29

The later thin model Phillips come-along in near mint condition — genuinely hard to find in this state. The original thick model carried the August 1869 patent but this later thin production variant carries no stamping. Clean, tight, and presenting beautifully.

• Maker: Phillips

• Model: Thin — later production

• Note: No stamping on this variant — original thick model carried Aug 1869 patent

• Condition: Near mint

• Era: Ca. 1880

Please see pics for overall condition.

I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.