JC Higgins I.D. Assistance

[musclechef]

Greetings, Any help would be appreciated in authenticating this JC Higgins Colorflow bicycle. The BB stampings are as follows. 108791, MOS P, 502 275. What do these numbers / characters mean. Thank you, MuscleChef

 

[fordmike65]

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The "P" is significant, may reflect 1950.

And the MOS and 502 (code) both reflect built by Murray Ohio for Sears.

 

[Rivnut]

502 is Murray of Ohio's code for bikes built for Sears. The 502 is usually accompanied by the letters MOS - Murray of Ohio Supply. 275 is the model number; used by the sales dept. as well as parts and service. The larger number is this bike's unique serial number. Looks like a very nice 1950 JC Higgin's Colorflow.

 

[musclechef]

Thanks. Sweet ride.

502 is Murray of Ohio's code for bikes built for Sears. The 502 is usually accompanied by the letters MOS - Murray of Ohio Supply. 275 is the model number; used by the sales dept. as well as parts and service. The larger number is this bike's unique serial number. Looks like a very nice 1950 JC Higgin's Colorflow.

502 is Murray of Ohio's code for bikes built for Sears. The 502 is usually accompanied by the letters MOS - Murray of Ohio Supply. 275 is the model number; used by the sales dept. as well as parts and service. The larger number is this bike's unique serial number. Looks like a very nice 1950 JC Higgin's Colorflow.

Thank you Rivnut, A wealth of information you've provided.

 

[musclechef]

The "P" is significant, may reflect 1950.
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And the MOS and 502 (code) both reflect built by Murray Ohio for Sears.

Thank you Archie, Another fellow cyclist providing a wealth of information.