THE IRON CLAW

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The Argus "Iron Claw" is a vintage single-wrist mechanical "come-along" law enforcement restraint device manufactured by the Argus Manufacturing Co. of Chicago. Design & Function: It features a rigid T-handle and ratcheting metal pincers designed to lock around a single suspect's wrist for escort and control. It operates with a twist-and-lock mechanism secured via a threaded locking sleeve or nut to prevent accidental loosening or overtightening. Debuted around 1934 by Argus Mfg.