:cam: 1930 " THE IRON CLAW "

[TennBob]

HELLO ALL i found this a long time ago. just fount out what it WAS!!! a 1930s handcuff THE IRON CLAW

Got some cool relic last sat,4/11/14 some civil war finds too spencer cartidge , pocket knife parts, and this hold saddle stirrupand 1942 war nickel.

thank for l@@king

1954streetrod bob east tn,

 

[Larry (IL)]

Those are some very nice finds Bob, the V3i makes a great relic hunter in addition to a coin machine.

 

[Elton]

A handy old time Police tool. Also referred to as a come along... When it was placed on a prisoners wrist all the officer had to do was twist the handle. It tightened up and the prisoner begged to come along if the officer would just release the pressure a little. Used till the late 50's and maybe some 60's early years.Took em down to their knees . Very effective deterrent to resisting arrest in it's day.
Reverse it, and hold the cuff part with the fingers over the shaft it also worked like brass knuckles when the handle stuck out above and between the officers knuckles...

Those and the little leather sap stick. ( lead encased in a sheath with strap handle) were deemed no longer usable by Officers. They were considered Police Brutality weapons. We had to coddle the prisoners.

Though we did carry PR-24 Billy clubs that worked pretty well too...

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Howdy 1954streetrod--

I've never seen anything like that Iron Claw. That's a very neat find! I'm glad that you were able to identify it. Best of luck and...

Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel