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Cast Iron guy

On Training Wheels
Purchased this bike while picking for cast iron and Texas pottery. Without cleaning it up, it appears to be a Davis Sewing, 1915, black and red paint (appears original), “The Lester” sprocket pat. 1911, wood wheels. Appears complete, no fenders?

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I purchased the bike today; the seller thought it was 1915 but the bike has a block chain which makes me think it is earlier.
What year is it?

The numbers on the bottom bracket appear to be faintly stamped 1385

Does anyone have a spare seat clamp they would part with? I would like to reassemble the saddle and mount it as-is.

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Check/remove more paint under the bottom bracket. Check more in the center, away from the rim. Any single numbers or letters? There “MAY” be more digits. Thanks for sharing. That is an awesome frame! Hope this helps. Congrats
 
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