izee2
Finally riding a big boys bike
Need some help. I picked up this bike on Sat. From what I can tell it is a Columbia/westfield bike model Vg 296. I thought that they were a wartime produced civilian bike. It looks to be original paint with a aftermarket chain guard and a replaced chain ring. The seat and grips are also added. The paint on the frame and rims seems to be original but it is OD green. I have seen some ad's that show this style bike being used as a military issued/used bike. Is it possible that that is what it is? The serial number W173905. That number isn't shown in the 40's range. The welds are all the heavy, not to well done style of the MG columbias. Any help in with this bike would be greatly appreciated.