S&W Model 100 Nickel Handcuffs

Chain-Link Duty Handcuffs

The Smith & Wesson Model 100 is a pair of chain-link handcuffs: two ratcheting cuffs joined by a short swivel chain. It is built for officers, security staff and trainees who need dependable restraints on the duty belt, and it is also a common first pair for collectors. This version has a bright nickel finish, and the M-100 model mark is stamped on the cuff cheek.

Features

• Nickel Finish — A polished nickel plating covers the cuffs and chain, giving the classic silver look of a standard duty handcuff.
• Ratcheting Single Strand — The toothed swinging arm, called the single strand, clicks through the lock housing so each cuff closes in small steps to fit different wrist sizes.
• Double-Lock Mechanism — A small slide on the cuff body sets the double lock, which stops the cuff from ratcheting tighter once it is applied.
• Swivel Chain Links — Each cuff attaches to the chain through a swivel eye, so the cuffs can turn without binding.
• Riveted Hinge Pin — A single pivot pin joins the single strand to the double-sided frame on each cuff.
• Standard Keyway — Each cuff has a keyhole for a Smith & Wesson handcuff key, shown in the photographs with the maker's name stamped around its ring.
• Stamped Markings — The cuffs carry the M-100 model number, the Smith & Wesson trademark seal and the Houlton, Maine maker's mark.
• Made In The USA — The cuffs and the retail box are both marked as made in the U.S.A.

Build and Origin

Smith & Wesson makes the Model 100 at its handcuff plant in Houlton, Maine, and the cuff cheek is stamped with that location. The pair ships in a Smith & Wesson retail box with a hang tab and a window that shows the lock housing. Its chain-link layout and familiar keyway make it a straightforward match for most belt-worn handcuff cases.