What Year Is This Schwinn?

[Jay81]

Normally I don't have a problem figuring out Schwinn years, but need a little help on this one. Serial comes up as 1952 or 1957. I know it's not a '57 and already ruled that out.

The thing is, it has the tapered kickstand which I know was only used in '46.
Here's a few other observations:
It has the planes and trains badge, but I'm not sure what years it was used.
It has the New Departure 2 speed.
Rear rim is not an S2, but looks kind of similar, with no knurling. Front rim is an S2.
I checked the crank for a date stamp, but it doesn't have one.
My other straight bar Schwinns have "Mesinger" seat tags, this one has a "Schwinn" seat tag
Here are a few pics.

 

[rollfaster]

Where is the SN located and how many digits? Would love to see the whole number. I would say somewhere around 46-48 until seeing the number. Although the tapered kickstand was early 46 only. Cool bike and love the two speed. Someone must have relaxed that hub onto an S2 rim.

 

[juanitasmith13]

Your rear rim was available in 1946 on the higher priced lines... probably a Lobdell; Front rim was replaced later on. Appears to be the Straight bar un-equipped model ; but, with added springer. ROB is right; we need your serial number to help you... this bike is older than 1950... someone added the two speed... serial will be on bottom bracket. This Should be a comfortable and dandy ride! Model BA97-6; OG seat should have been a slider... Those fenders are 1946/47 Standard [DX] ...

 

[GTs58]

If you say the SN comes up as a 52 number, I'm betting the number on the BB starts with the letter B making that a very early 47 model with a stand that is said to be 46 only. If the letter is a C it's still a 47 model, but then the kickstand issue comes up and is even more questionable.

 

[Joe Buffardi]

Do you have a pic of the AS seat post binder bolt. That can tell you if its a 46.

 

[GTs58]

Do you have a pic of the AS seat post binder bolt. That can tell you if its a 46.

After checking the SN's I found there are no 1952 numbers that match the 46 serial numbers. The OP says the number comes up for 1952 and 1957 so he probably used the quick lookup on the Schwinncruisers site. The B and C+5 serials were used in 1953 along with 52-57 & 47. Posting the SN and location here sure would have made it easier.



edited to set in bold.

 

[Jay81]

Serial is B19249 on the bottom bracket

 

[island schwinn]

early 46.my 46 has a B serial with a higher number and the tapered stand with the narrow dropouts.

 

[Freqman1]

Tapered stand is not a true indicator of a '46. I had a '47 that had the tapered stand and believe at least one other person her on the forum had a '47 with the tapered stand as well. V/r Shawn

 

[Joe Buffardi]

Do you have a stamped inverted or protruding AS on your seat post clamp? Can you get a pic of the seat post clamp.