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  1. 18-09-24, 02:21 PM #1
    Chris Gower
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    Elijah Rickard is credited as the first US manufacturer of handcuffs and restraints. The company was started by Michael Rickard a ‘Whitesmith’ who is credited for inventing the screw lock. For many years these were used by B&O Railroad as switch locks. The concept was eventually carried over to larger locks by his son Elijah in later years. Only 14 of his handcuffs, 5 Legirons and 1 neck collar are known to survive. Does anyone have any of his locks in their collection?
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