Is this an original paint color on a '49 Schwinn DX?

[msbscott]

the patina suggests original, I have just never seen this color on a DX before? thanks for the help

 

[THE BICYCLE BLOODHOUND]

YES

 

[Che]

Yup , looks clean too

 

[bobcycles]

Schwinn called that "DX Blue" ....or so sayeth the Schwinn touch up paint cans of the era.

 

[speedy]

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the patina suggests original, I have just never seen this color on a DX before? thanks for the help

That's one of the prettiest blue colors DX. I've ever seen..

 

[AS-1]

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the patina suggests original, I have just never seen this color on a DX before? thanks for the help

What is the serial number?

 

[msbscott]

What is the serial number?

no clue. it is a seller's bike - i copied his pic to ask if the paint looks original. unfortunately he is a very non responsive seller. if he ever replies i'll ask. in the meantime i am still in the market for an original paint dx.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Looks like this one was listed on FB Marketplace in March of 2025... https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ah18RfUQ6/
Extremely fair price considering the ND WD front hub...still a fair price even without front hub, considering paint condition and nice(likely replacement) drop center rims. I imagine it has sold, just hasn't been marked as such.

 

[GTs58]

 

[msbscott]

Looks like this one was listed on FB Marketplace in March of 2025... https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ah18RfUQ6/
Extremely fair price considering the ND WD front hub...still a fair price even without front hub, considering paint condition and nice(likely replacement) drop center rims. I imagine it has sold, just hasn't been marked as such.

thanks for the research. yeah that's the one except it is still available. seller messaged me a week ago and answered a question i asked 3 months ago. now he's gone dark again