Different forks on 1960 schwinn continentals, came across a third

[Schwinn499]

1960 continentals I've seen have had one of two style crowns that I have noticed. A flat top crown and a rounded crown.

I just was browsing Craigslist and came across this one I've never seen. Has anyone else ever seen this fork/crown on a schwinn?/continental. I must say it's a pretty cool design.

 

[Metacortex]

I've never seen that but they all appear original. 1960 was an important year with the new derailleur models. Thanks for posting so we have a reference.

 

[GTs58]

Mark me down as one that has never seen that crown. Do you know if that's an early build?

Possible late 50's Paramount fork?

 

[Schwinn499]

Mark me down as one that has never seen that crown. Do you know if that's an early build?

Possible late 50's Paramount fork?

Does not look like paramount fork to me, have never seen this crown before.

Bike has an allvit, which I suppose could have been added, but from what I recall the early ones were the ones with the simplex rear derailleurs.

 

[rhenning]

My black 1960 fork looks like the red one. Roger

 

[Schwinn499]

Just came across a fourth variation of forks on these bikes.