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How old is it?

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Zombie thread.
Was directed to and just tripped on this post since I found a Reynolds stem like this one and was searching for info about it. I thought it might be a centrix model at first but I had no idea.
One thing I've noticed about this bike and its stem is that it has the Reynolds stem which is a head clip style. The Centrix uses an expander bolt. Also the Reynolds stem has the bolt heads recessed.
The Reynolds is also a 2 piece aluminum stem similar to the old Schwinn Double adjustable except the top stem bolt holds the arm to the stem.
The centrix looks to be brass?

Many high end French stems of this era are often made of some sort of cast bronze alloy.
 
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