help ..german bike?

[Mercian]

Thanks for the follow up, it's always interesting to know what happened next.

As I said above, if it was a 1940's German bike you were after, then I think you dodged a bullet on this one. It might be, but probably isn't.

Best Regard,

Adrian

 

[oldbikejoe]

the only info is wesfalen??i will put some pics,,i cant find any thing on westfalen

Sometimes the hub gives a date or a clue about time frame of bike. What brand and any model name on it? Like English bikes, so many models of various makers, buying out other brands and rebadging them. The label is definitely post war, could be late 40's to mid 60's. If the tires are very old and worn, they may be original and help date the bike. My guess is mid 50's to early 60's.