Peerless Handcuff Company is a manufacturer of restraints systems and handcuffs based in the United States. The company produces a variety of handcuffs, leg irons, waist chains, and other restraints products for law enforcement, military, and security agencies.
- Peerless Handcuff Company was founded in 1914 in Springfield, Massachusetts, by James Milton Gill and Edward Wescott.
- In 1915, the company produced its first handcuff, called the Peerless Model 1, which became the industry standard for law enforcement handcuffs.
- During World War II, the company shifted its production to support the war effort by producing handcuffs for military use.
- In 2016, Peerless Handcuff Company was acquired by Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products.
- Today, the company continues to innovate and produce high-quality restraints systems for law enforcement, military, and security agencies around the world.
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The Peerless Model 700C is a standard chain link handcuff made of carbon steel and includes two keys.
The Peerless Model 703C is a leg iron restraint system made of carbon steel and features a double-locking mechanism.
The Peerless Model 620C is a waist chain made of carbon steel and features a snap-shut design for easy attachment and removal.
Peerless Handcuff Company was acquired by Safariland Group in 2016.
Peerless handcuffs are made in the United States.
Peerless handcuffs are operated by inserting the wrist of the person being restrained into the cuffs and using the key to lock the cuffs in place. The handcuffs can be double-locked for added security.
Peerless handcuffs come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship.
It is possible to pick a Peerless handcuff using a lockpick, but it is not easy and requires a high level of skill.