ELGIN Falcon SN and T on Head Tube ????

[carlitos60]

Please, Professional Expertise on my Falcon:
I was Sanding It and I Noticed:

Serial Number and what seems like a Symbol Under It?

Bu the Big Question is a Letter " T " on the Head Tube?

What Could They Mean?

Any Help Will Be Appreciated!

 

[popawheelie]

Focus

It's really hard to read the numbers. Perhaps photos that are in sharp focus would be a big assistance to us.

Then the well-versed should be able to figure that all out for ya.

Mike

 

[jpromo]

Put the camera in macro (flower) mode!

 

[jpromo]

Though, an L serial should be a '33 built frame if it's a Westfield bike. But Falcons weren't made in '33 so that logic is flawed. Is it an early Oriole?

 

[carlitos60]

Letter "T" on Head Tube?

Though, an L serial should be a '33 built frame if it's a Westfield bike. But Falcons weren't made in '33 so that logic is flawed. Is it an early Oriole?

Thanks,,,,But, What would a Letter "T" Means on Head Tube?

 

[MrColumbia]

It's highly doubtful it means anything as far as date or bike id. It probably was a mark to identify that specific head tube from others in the frame department of the factory. You find these seemingly meaningless marks on crank hangers as well. Just a way to keep similar looking parts from getting mixed up.

 

[carlitos60]

L #?

It's highly doubtful it means anything as far as date or bike id. It probably was a mark to identify that specific head tube from others in the frame department of the factory. You find these seemingly meaningless marks on crank hangers as well. Just a way to keep similar looking parts from getting mixed up.

Thanks!

Then, Is an L serial # a good number for a Twin Bar????? 1933

What Brand, if Not an Elgin Blackhawk!

 

[jpromo]

Post a picture of the whole frame and we can tell you what it could have been.

 

[BlueTarp]

Though, an L serial should be a '33 built frame if it's a Westfield bike. But Falcons weren't made in '33 so that logic is flawed. Is it an early Oriole?

The Westfield produced, Twinbar framed, Elgin Falcons and Blackhawks were available in 1933.

 

[carlitos60]

1933? Pictures

The Westfield produced, Twinbar framed, Elgin Falcons and Blackhawks were available in 1933.

I Pulled the Crank and It has what Looks like a (w) in a Small Circle then, an L Next to It!!!!!

Now, I feel More Comfortable saying It is a 1933 Westfield Blackhawk.