VOPO Handcuffs / Handschellen

VOPO Handcuffs / Handschellen (image 1/1)
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In this auction the pictured VOPO Aluminium Handcuffs are sold. This is the "lightweight" swingthrough version that was used by the VOPO, the former East German Police. The Volkspolizei, as well as fulfilling traditional police duties such as investigation and traffic control, also worked closely with the Stasi and had their own network of informants that would crosscheck information gatd by Stasi informants, and vice versa. Unlike Western police forces, the Volkspolizei was administered and directly subordinate to the Ministry of the Interior. It was run like a second army, with corresponding ranks and use of military drill. These handcuffs weigh about 14.4 oz and are quite adjustable from 2.1" x 2" to 2.1" x 3.4". The feature a unique double lock that keeps the handcuffs from closing more than the set width. The double lock can be unlocked again with the normal key. Having some patina the handcuffs are fully operational. Could use a drop of oil though. One key is supplied. Postage to Germany is $3, Europe is $8, worldwide shipping is $16. Other shipping methods like airmail are available on request. In dieser Auktion werden die abgebildeten VOPO-Handschellen verkauft. Es handelt sich dabei um die "leichte" Version mit durchschwingendem Bügel. Die Handschellen wiegen rund 400 Gramm und haben einen recht weiten Verstellbereich von read more
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