1940's Trusport?

[realsteel]

I inherited my Dad's bicycle recently and I am trying to identify exactly what it is and see if it is worth keeping / restoring.
The head badge says TruSport. It is a 1944 model (Dad said he grandfather took him to a Firestone store in suburban Philly in '44 and told him to "pick one out"
The bike is in fair condition and I think original except for the paint (Brush painted sometime in the mid to late fifties). It is missing the rear reflector and I think a headlight. There is a period correct SW speedo which is missing the glass. Any help in identifying model / manufacturer / value is greatly appreciated.

 

[Freqman1]

Gonna need a pic

 

[realsteel]

This is the bike, I will have more / better pictures this weekend

 

[OldSkipTooth]

It’s a Colson bicycle. Tru Sport was a sporting goods hardware store in Philadelphia PA. Not sure how that dovetails with your family history of purchasing it at a Firestone store.

 

[GTs58]

1941 Colson??

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1941-colson-snap-tank.152028/

 

[OldSkipTooth]

Also, it appears earlier than 1944, like 38-41. But I can’t make out the pics very well.

 

[realsteel]

1941 Colson??

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1941-colson-snap-tank.152028/

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This bike sure looks like it but my bike has a skip tooth crank.

 

[GTs58]

This bike sure looks like it but my bike has a skip tooth crank.

No problem. Either one is fine.

Another 41 Colson, with a 1" pitch chain.

 

[tjkajecj]

I have a couple of Colson TruSports, most likely 1941 or earlier, this one is a 1941.

 

[Euphman06]

Cool man, definately came out of Philly area. What part of PA are you from? Im in Nazareth, had a Trusport bike just like this awhile back. I forget where it got to, but someone bought it from me.