Found 1917-18 Columbia Military Model Crank and Chainwheel

[Mercian]

Hi All,

Sadly, some time over the last 100 years my Columbia Military Model has suffered some modifications.As a result, I am searching for various parts to put it to rights.

My first request, does anyone have a Chainwheel and Crank for one of these? The crank is one piece, with 7 inch arms, the sprocket type 'DD' (which refers to the elongated fitting hole in the center resembling towo capital D's back to back, with 26 teeth.

Any help on identifying the pedals would be welcome too. Apparently the blocks were white rubber, and the pedals 4 inch.

Photo Credit - The Online Bicycle Museum
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/world-war-one/1918-ww1-columbia-military-model-u-s-army-issue-usa748/

Thank you for your help.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[Mercian]

Hi All,

still looking. I'm told that it's a 'Miami' type crank?

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[Mercian]

Still gathering parts, and the crank/chainwheel is quite important...

 

[Mercian]

Another month passes sans chainwheel/crank. Pedals and the correct gooseneck would be useful too...

 

[Mercian]

Hi All,

due to some generous help from a CABE member, I now have a correct crank and chainwheel (and some other parts) in good condition.

And so the search moves on to handlebars and seat, and their respective stems...

Best Regards,

Adrian