Civil War bike? Help what do I have!

[TR6SC]

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

Always amazed at the wealth of knowledge on this site!

 

[kirk thomas]

I have had a offer that I could not refuse. I am sorry but the bike has been sold. Thank you all. Kirk

 

[bikebozo]

hope you got 2,000.00 usd ,, the rims are made here in central florida ,if your buyer needs the info-the rims will be about 500.00 drilled and shipped

 

[mongeese]

Ridiculous .

 

[partsguy]

This is definitely an amazing find. Congrats on your score, sale, and profit. Hopefully it is in the right hands, and will receive a full restoration.

 

[bikebozo]

1891-93 G&J - after bikes they built rambler autos -check out Copake for views of complete bikes with prices , in an auction venue ..

 

[Jeff54]

Apparently you got the 'streamlined, low-rider seat',


With the help the others posted, ID-ing your "Civil war bike" the net has plenty to offer: http://www.oldspokeshome.com/museum/gormully-and-jeffrey-diamond-rambler-no-1-1892

Gormully and Jeffrey Diamond Rambler No. 1 1892

There are more photos in the net with detailed pictures of this bike being restored but!. Apparently photophucket gave em da bill and they're off line now. .

Photophucket's pay or die notice:

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[bikebozo]

est. 4,000 to 6,000,, sold for 5,265 , copake auction venue

-Pedals like the ones shown on your machine , look like a the type on pneumatic style examples ,C- 92/93 .Your frame also appears to be for a pneumatic tired bike

 

[bricycle]

I have had a offer that I could not refuse. I am sorry but the bike has been sold. Thank you all. Kirk

Be Glad it's going to a good home!

 

[gkeep]

Wow! Congratulations.

At $135.00 in 1900 those were for the truly rich and famous. That's equivalent of $3000 today, amazing so many have survived.

They had great advertising copy, how do I get to be a "veriest tyro"? I wanna be a veriest tyro!