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Barn find! Anyone know what I have here?

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On Training Wheels
This bike looks like it hasn’t seen the light of day since nineteen dickety two. I did a little research and determined that it’s most likely prewar Schwinn made.

I’m stumped as to the year and model however. My best guess thus far is that it’s a 20’s Henderson. The serial number on the bottom bracket suggests 35 or earlier and it does have a morrow hub, however the date code area is corroded away. I know, I know. Morrow = 31 or later, but the bike looks older to me. Sprocket and fenders look like Henderson. I’ve only just started in the vintage bike ring and would love to hear some opinions. Take a look.
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Looks to be a 1940 or 1941 New World in rufffffff shape
Thanks for the quick reply! What makes you think it’s a 40’s? Also, the pictures don’t do it much justice. It’s solid. Surface rust only and all movement is smooth.
 
I also believe it's a 40 - 41 New World Sports Tourist. No rear fork, it has the first style dropout before they were the norm on the new post war bikes.
 
If my theory on dating the serial number is correct, that one was #153 stamped in April 1941. S.N. D1153
 
I also believe it's a 40 - 41 New World Sports Tourist. No rear fork, it has the first style dropout before they were the norm on the new post war bikes.
I’ve also seen this style dropout on a 1925 Henderson bicycle ad and I’ve seen this chain gard on adds as far back as early 30’s. The sprocket is a five pin and I don’t believe it’s origional to the frame.
 
What are the dead giveaways on this? Want to learn as much as I can.

The dead giveaway is the dropouts. Also at this time Schwinn produced a couple models that had a removable seat post clamp. The chain ring could also be original to the bike although it's not a common piece for this model. Schwinn options!

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