I need help in identifying a bicycle that was given to me.

[Stevetheauctionguy1126]

Hello All..

I recently received this bike from a friend but, I am having trouble finding any information on it. I does have a serial number, has the letters MOD followed by a set of numbers, under those numbers are another set of numbers. When I searched this number it syated I have a 1952 Chigago Schwinn. So I did a search for this date and still cannot find the bike I have. Can someone please help me. I am looking to sell but, need an asking price.

Thank you..

 

[jacob9795]

It’s Murray built, late 1960s. Not much in value, I’d say around $75. Research Murray serial numbers if you want more accuracy.

 

[Stevetheauctionguy1126]

Ok thanks but, I found this.. letters are MOD so does that mean it's 1939?

 

[jacob9795]

Nope, that sequence was probably recycled. Most bicycle manufacturers followed fashionable trends, styles changed over the years. Your bike is late 1960s based on what it looks like. Middleweight bicycles were introduced in the mid-1950s....your bike’s a middleweight.

 

[island schwinn]

your bike is a 60's model.the serial chart you showed is for early bikes.not sure about Murray numbers,but definitely not a 39.it's in nice shape,but as stated,not real valuable.

 

[bricycle]

1960's

 

[Stevetheauctionguy1126]

Thanks for the info.. Just going to take it apart and sell parts..

 

[bricycle]

oh, and Welcome to the CABE!!!!

 

[Stevetheauctionguy1126]

Thanks... ok a couple more questions.. is this JC Higgins, what is that thing in front, a shock absorber, do you know the model name?

 

[Freqman1]

Probably to late to be branded as a Higgins. The fork is commonly called "rat trap springer". Could have been sold as a number of different models. See if you can make anything out on the chain guard. Jacob pretty much nailed value. V/r Shawn