Any idea what this is?

[Barto]

Got a 41 boys Columbia yesterday but not specifically sure exactly what it is...no badge but it was a rectangle not a Columbia badge...look at the chain ring...not Columbia. Bike looks all original but heavy patina - great candidate for a OA bath! Any thoughts on value?

Thx,

BART

 

[MrColumbia]

It's a pre-war frame with a post war chainguard and a non Westfield chainring.

 

[MrColumbia]

I think the wheels are postwar as well.

 

[Freqman1]

Huffman chain ring. V/r Shawn

 

[catfish]

Post war spring too.

 

[Barto]

Dag, I gotta get better at this! I thought the front end was original!!! Paint on the fenders and frame match and the front fender fits right into the springer.
Any guesses on the value?

 

[Mercian]

Hi @Barto

As you said, it's a 1941.

F70356 H6, the frame was made in June 1941. There are several rectangular badges being used by Westfield at this time, with a straight lower bar it is likely to be a budget Elgin, but other models used the same shape badge, Westfield, Viking, Rugby etc.

This is from the 1941 Westfield catalogue.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[JLF]

Great looking bike!

 

[Barto]

I like the look of these fenders but, I have way too many projects to take this one on. Going up for sale. What's everyone think, is $300 plus shipping a fair price??