Original German WWII Era Police “Come Along” Chain Nipper Handcuffs Japanese Helmets the Metford rifling wore out

the Metford rifling wore out very quickly when fired with cordite/nitrocellulose cartridges (introduced in 1895) and so in 1895 the Enfield rifled barrel was introduced

Measurements:Blade Length: 8 3/8 inchesHandle Length: 4 1/4 inchesTotal Length: 13 1/4 inchesSheath Length: 12 inchesTotal Length in Scabbard: 16 1/8 inches

For a short time the firm was known as Swaine

and having pulled away much from the leather

it was perhaps "sanitized" before subsequent sale

Original German WWII Era Police “Come Along” Chain Nipper Handcuffs Japanese Helmets the Metford rifling wore outOriginal Item. Only One Available. Come along handcuffs, also known as "nippers" or "come alongs," are antique, often T handled restraint devices from the late 19th and early 20th centuries designed for pain compliance during prisoner transport. These devices were wrapped around a subject's wrist, the handles secured together, and the chain twisted to control movement. This set is a great WWII German set still in good functional condition. They are