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What's left of a post war, Westfield made bike, badged as a Racycle. The serial number on the left rear dropout will indicated the year built--probably early '50s.
By the 1950’s or so, Westfield and others may have commonly used 1/2”-pitch roller chain and sprockets. If one swapped out a rear wheel together with an older 1”-pitch sprocket, then the chain and front sprocket would also have to be changed, (and likely with whatever was already on-hand).
Parts being changed in ~70 years is fairly common.
I wouldn't spend a lot of time, effort, or money on this bike. While some here would go to great lengths to save just about anything this one qualifies as yard art in my book. Unless this has sentimental value there is no upside on any money spent. If you just want to learn how to tinker with old bikes I would seek a better candidate to start with unless you want to test your mad metal working skills. Jus my 2c.
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