Columbia WWI Military Model Repatriated Back to the USA

[New Mexico Brant]

I finally got around to reassembling the Columbia Military Model that was discovered in France. Colin Kirsch @Wing Your Heel bought it from a dealer who found the bike in a countryside attic. It reportedly was used to transport American soldiers to work in a sawmill used to produce lumber for trenchworks.

 

[Whitey1736]

That looks awesome!

 

[manuel rivera]

I finally got around to reassembling the Columbia Military Model that was discovered in France. Colin Kirsch @Wing Your Heel bought it from a dealer who found the bike in a countryside attic. It reportedly was used to transport American soldiers to work in a sawmill used to produce lumber for trenchworks.

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Awesome bike!, it's a good feeling that the bike made it's way home after many decades overseas

 

[New Mexico Brant]

I would love to get a set of totally rusty fenders for it; if anyone has any please let me know!

 

[fordmike65]

 

[Bozman]

If you get a chance I'd love to get a tracing of the USA stamp on the saddle. One of my winter projects is to rebuild a new saddle for my 1917 Military Model. What's the serial number?

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[New Mexico Brant]

Here is a history on the US Forestry Engineers in Europe during WWI.

World War I: 10th and 20th Forestry Engineers - Forest History Society

During World War I, two U.S. Army Regiments of forestry engineers worked in France providing the Allied forces with the timber necessary for the war effort.

foresthistory.org

 

[New Mexico Brant]

If you get a chance I'd love to get a tracing of the USA stamp on the saddle. One of my winter projects is to rebuild a new saddle for my 1917 Military Model. What's the serial number?

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The serial number is: USA748.
I will try to get a tracing but the imprint is quite light. Would photos and measurements help?

 

[Bozman]

The serial number is: USA748.
I will try to get a tracing but the imprint is quite light. Would photos and measurements help?

Absolutely. I'd love to make a leather stamp for the new saddle.

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[blackcat]

Hello Brant;
We can say that he will have seen the country, i did not think that Colin still had him.
I am very happy for you that you have acquired him and as you say at home: he is in a good house now.
Regards;
Serge