1941 Chain Guard

[rigid76]

So I have this 41 Autocycle with this unusual chain guard. I studied the frame for markings thinking maybe it originally had a deluxe chain guard but there aren't any. I searched the internet and found 3 1941 Schwinns with this guard, DX with aluminum fenders, cantilever Autocycle with painted fenders, and a C model with painted fenders. So I'm just assuming it's original but would love to find out more about it. If you have a bike with the guard or literature please post.

 

[tripple3]

I don't have pics or Catalog but the deluxe guard that year is "Clamped" to chain stay of frame. 1 year only is my understanding. The guard looks the same as post war without the rear frame "Tab" for mount. I hope that makes sense....my understanding explained my way?

 

[rustjunkie]

It's shown as accessory in the Elgin/Higgins/Hawthorne book.
A quick look and I can only see it 1952 Sears, not shown pre-WWII from what I can see so far.

 

[rustjunkie]

also shown Wards catalog 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, accessory

 

[rustjunkie]

Also shown in the Island Cycle Supply catalog reprint...have we figured out what year that catalog is?

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

So I have this 41 Autocycle with this unusual chain guard. I studied the frame for markings thinking maybe it originally had a deluxe chain guard but there aren't any. I searched the internet and found 3 1941 Schwinns with this guard, DX with aluminum fenders, cantilever Autocycle with painted fenders, and a C model with painted fenders. So I'm just assuming it's original but would love to find out more about it. If you have a bike with the guard or literature please post.
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That's not the same guard as on the aluminum fender dx. I'd say it's just aftermarket...

Would have come with this guard shown below on blue autocycle. It looks like yours has some wear on the stay way back towards the drop out plate where the clamp would have been

 

[rustjunkie]

fwiw that guard is shown as accessory in the Island catalog also.

 

[rigid76]

Rustjunkie yours is different, I went and looked at the other two 41's and their like mine. Kinda weird, maybe the kids wanted chrome chain guards and put aftermarket ones on. Well I'll run with it until a black and creme deluxe guard pops up. At least it's era correct and has lots of patina.

 

[rollfaster]

Chainguards

Chainguards. Have them both. These are both in the island cycle catalogs as accessories. Rob.

 

[fattyre]

My Ranger Cycle Truck has the same guard. I think mine is a 1940 but it could be a 1941.