1915 Napoleon project

[Archie Sturmer]

Was this bikes' Maker ever determined?

Thought to be a Davis-built.
Never really showed a serial number, although the truss forks (and sprocket) did look Davis.

Were Sears Napoleon bicycles sold as motor-bike models, or only as diamond frames; was the "Chief" model their only motorbike model, until replaced by the Elgin?

Maybe a one-year-only thing?

 

[SKPC]

yes, could have been one or two only AS...another piece of Davis tall frame moto literarture...pretty spot on..

 

[Goldenindian]

red one from 1918….(8) on bottom bracket. Same style Napoleon motobike.
also orange one has (D) bottom bracket. Probably not one year thing. They have subtle differences…lugging, fender depth, 3 speed ect.

 

[Rusty72]

That orange Napoleon is killer !!
Who owns it ?