Help me date this New World please

[rollfaster]

Looks like 48 by the SN, but not sure. A friend picked this up yesterday. Appreciate any thoughts on this being an original paint bike also. @SirMike1983 @rennfaron @Eric Amlie
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[SirMike1983]

I think the serial number is a fair indicator on this one. Certainly looks post-war and if we go by the chart, 1948 would be right.

 

[jpromo]

Seatpost clamp and chainring (without 4 small holes) would make me think '48 is correct.

 

[rollfaster]

Thanks guys!! Should look nice after cleanup and service!

 

[Scout Evans]

From the 48 catalog:

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

great bike. I'd love to find something like that for cheap. until then I will ride my cheap 1960 RACER.

 

[rollfaster]

Close as I can come is my 53 New World.

 

[rennfaron]

Close as I can come is my 53 New World.

No such thing as a 1953 new world. It’s a 1953 world.

 

[rollfaster]

Something cool here is the 48 has a tapered kickstand!

 

[rollfaster]

No such thing as a 1953 new world. It’s a 1953 world.

Ok.