Original Antique 1904 Mattatuck Handcuffs WWI Police Restraints For Sale

Antique 1904 Mattatuck "Judd" Handcuffs. No Key

Up for sale is a guaranteed authentic, period-correct pair of early 20th-century American law enforcement history. These are original Mattatuck Manufacturing Co. handcuffs produced in Waterbury, Connecticut under the iconic 1904 Judd patent. This is a true historical artifact—absolutely NOT a modern cast-iron fantasy replica or reproduction.

### Diagnostic Authenticity Markings & Traits:

* **Visible Factory Imprint:** The original factory patent stamp imprint is structurally present and visible on the flat face of the teardrop lock plate casing. While a century of authentic, heavy patina partially obscures the fine lettering text, the physical outline of the stamp is firmly there.

* **The Frame Construction:** Features the highly coveted heavy, flat-sided teardrop lock housings, unique raised guide-rivet configurations, and heavy-duty 3-link steel connecting chain unique to Mattatuck’s automated machinery era.

* **The Bows:** Equipped with the correct deeply notched, heavy segmented swinging ratchet arms that allowed early police officers rapid size adjustment.

* **Honest Historical Patina:** This set features a gorgeous, dark, uncleaned historic patina with natural surface micro-pitting and oxidation. It has a true "been-there" duty finish.

* **Mechanics:** The swinging bows retain incredible structural alignment and cycle smoothly through the internal ratchets. No key is included.

### Historical Provenance:

The Mattatuck Manufacturing Company was legendary for its over-engineered, secure designs supplied globally to police departments and military prisons during the World War I era. This exact pattern of cuff holds legendary status among escapology circles, as Harry Houdini famously purchased batches of Mattatuck restraints directly from Connecticut to train American troops on escape vulnerabilities.