Flyingstar

[Kkniffin]

I was wondering if anybody can tell me the year of this flying Star. I didn't see any serial numbers on it. It's a 2-speed . In decent ridable condition. Shifter works well.

 

[Schwinn lover]

Try looking at the left rear axle should be there on the frame dropout.
If not there check under the bottom crank called ( bottom bracket ) of the cranks.
Roger

 

[Kkniffin]

M18762

 

[Schwinn lover]

So you found it. On the left rear dropout correct?

Looking at the Schwinn serial numbers looks like Aug 24th 1954

 

[Kkniffin]

Correct thank you. Do you know if there is a market for these currently?

 

[Schwinn lover]

Not sure,,, check out the Classified section under Complete bikes for sale. GLWTS means Good Luck with the sale!

Roger

 

[GTs58]

The serial number was stamped on 8/24/54 and that's probably one of the first built middleweight Flying Stars for the 1955 model year. I believe these were released sometime before the end of 1954 taking your serial number into account. Looks to be an unmolested original.

 

[Kkniffin]

Yeah got it from the original owner she's had it since she was 21. It's been in a shed the last 20 years.