Help Identifiying Old Mercury Bike

[Drel]

Hey folks,

We are cleaning out my Grandmother's house, and this is one of the bikes that were in the attic. It was my Aunt's when they were growing up, so I really know nothing about it. I tried looking around online, but can't find much on this particular one. I can also take more pictures if necessary.

Thanks!

 

[Freqman1]

I'm going with early to mid 50s Murray built mid-level bike. Not a lot of collector value but would probably make a decent rider. V/r Shawn

 

[Kelpie3]

I like it.

 

[Fltwd57]

I'm going with early to mid 50s Murray built mid-level bike..

Correct, it's a '52 (or mid-'51) Mercury Strato-Line, a mid-range semi-deluxe model. Murray-Ohio Mfg. retired the Mercury name in 1952, using the Murray name on their bicycles from '53 onward.
I don't have any '52 literature, but here's a '53 brochure for reference...

 

[Drel]

Thanks for the info. If anyone is interested in it please contact me soon. No room to store at this point. Hate to see it scraped.

 

[Freqman1]

Why not donate it to Goodwill or Salvation Army? V/r Shawn