British Made Hiatt Leading Handcuff. POL 378. British Made Hiatt Leading Handcuff. POL 378. Antique & Militaria

An original, quality, plated wrought iron leading handcuff, British made. The leading handcuff was still in use as late as the 1970's in Britain and first came into use in the mid to late 19th Century. It was designed to 'snap' onto the wrist and locked in place, the officer could control the offender by carefully twisting the other end which gave full control. They lock with a snap lock kept closed with a spring clip. This leading handcuff is in very good condition, the spring clip works as it should, they lock together. They have a single hinge point which moves smoothly. The body is stamped near to the clip with "Hiatt Steel" on one side and "British made" on the other. There are a couple of small pieces of plating missing from normal usage. The price includes UK delivery. POL 378.