1920s Hawthorne ranger 28''

[nick tures]

as is don't know much about it any help or info would be great

 

[Allrounderco]

That fork doesn’t look 28” to me.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Badge reflects a Montgomery Ward “Hawthorne” motorbike, not a Mead Ranger.
Likely a 1934-35 Snyder built bike.
Odd seat post clamp.

 

[SKPC]

Late-30's 26" motobike. Frame/fork only are original looking. For a couple of years back then when the 26-ers were pushing the 28-ers out of the market, they ran that 5/8" compression/wedgie thingy that allowed ONLY a 5/8" seatpost mast. These posts were/are prone to bending.

 

[Adamtinkerer]

I don't think they used the Big H badge before 1937.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I have read that the odd seat post collet was a 1937 one year only thing; and somewhat surprised that Montgomery Ward continued offering double drop bar frame bikes so late.
Maybe it was one of the last ones.

 

[szathmarig]

1936 Snyder built Hawthorne, 26" triple step wheel on the rear. Front drop center is not correct. Chain guard, and saddle are not correct either. Front flat fender braces are correct, but the rear braces are not. It should have braced handle bars.

 

[nick tures]

thanks for all the info , whats the value in this condition ?

 

[SKPC]

Not too much really. What is the serial number on the bottom of the crankcase?. Picture maybe? Might help.

 

[nick tures]

ill get it today