Civil War bike? Help what do I have!

[kirk thomas]

This bike is my 3rd barn find in a month. I have no idea what this is but it has no marks on it to help id it. The rear tire is a 28" and the front is a 26 or 24". There is no marks on the tires. The seat is in great condition. The hubs both spin nice and free. The chain is pretty close to working but there is 2 links that are stiff. The grips look to be leather I think. Any info on this would be great. Thank you all, Kirk

 

[kccomet]

wow, early and unusual

 

[fordmike65]

:eek::eek::eek:

 

[Andrew Gorman]

Neat machine! I would guess ca. 1890. Definitely distinctive! I would ask at the Wheelmen:
http://www.thewheelmen.org/forum/default.asp
If you are not registered there I could post a link to this thread if you want.

 

[corbettclassics]

I think you have a Rambler by Gormully - Diamond frame. I'll double check my archives.

 

[fordmike65]

I believe I just saw a couple of these at a local Wheelman show & swap. Amazing find!!!

 

[corbettclassics]

Maybe this is it ....

 

[corbettclassics]

 

[kirk thomas]

Wow that looks like it with a different seat.

 

[bikejunk]

I think you are just missing the front spring from the seat yes it is a G&J Rambler the early ones had a decal badge but I could be wrong - about 20 years ago I found a NOS frame only -Butch the Wheelman has that now... Very nice find