New Mexico Brant
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I picked up this Westfield build Motobike from @John G04 this morning. It is badged “Pershing,” Edw. K. Tryon Co. Philadelphia, PA. I am a little confused how to date the bicycle? Pershing was the most highly decorated US officer for his World War I efforts. After World War II he was to be made a six star general but Pershing passed away before Congress could ratify that rank. The bike has a serial number that starts with an E or F; does this denote it must be 1927 or 1928? I see that Westfield/Columbia did also produce a motobike model during the late teens. The badge would seem more appropriate to a bike produced just after the war but maybe Pershing’s fame still held public appeal in the late twenties? The last patent date on the down tube decal is 1915 which makes me think this is a teens model, please correct me if I am wrong.
Interestingly, Edward K. Tryon was known as the "oldest gun house in America" operating from 1811-1965. By the end of the 19th century they carried a full line of sporting goods. In the past I have owned Indian trade guns sold by Tryon.
Thank you for any help. Kindly, Brant
@MrColumbia @Mercian @catfish
Interestingly, Edward K. Tryon was known as the "oldest gun house in America" operating from 1811-1965. By the end of the 19th century they carried a full line of sporting goods. In the past I have owned Indian trade guns sold by Tryon.
Thank you for any help. Kindly, Brant
@MrColumbia @Mercian @catfish
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