Columbia bicycle serial number database??? Help

[1 Speed & No Brakes]

Does anyone know where I can date my Columbia. It's a mens 26" frame bike. The frame has a rear facing drop out, but no dog ears for a drop stand or threaded holes for the small bolts that add tension to the chain.
The serial # is K 53985 in small numbers.

Thanks all!

 

[Gordon]

http://oldroads.com/co_sn.asp

 

[serg]

http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id79.html

# K 53985 - 1961.……K5000 - K205465 ?

 

[Adamtinkerer]

K was also used in 1946, that's probably what you have with rear facing dropouts. Post a pic and we'll figure it out!

 

[Siestabikes]

Im looking for Columbia serial number help as well. both of the above links are of no use

 

[Freqman1]

Im looking for Columbia serial number help as well. both of the above links are of no use

The Mr. Columbia site is no longer up. It is best if you start your own post and provide a picture(s) of your bike. V/r Shawn

 

[lgrinnings]

No pictures, but the pertinent info is there...

https://web.archive.org/web/20180318104158/www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id79.html