Need some help on dating this Columbia

[redline1968]

had this for a long time thought I’d ask what year this would be and is that the correct fork.. it appears to be ballon tire. Any pics of one to see. Thanks

 

[Jay81]

Flowers, maybe a nice dinner, and a movie?

 

[redline1968]

Ha....Not that kinda date lol unless it’s an Indian... :0

 

[Jay81]

IF it is in fact a ballooner frame, I would say its likely 1934 - 1935. But I'm basing that solely by the style of it. I don't know how to date it by the serial number.

 

[redline1968]

I kinda figured it some where early but I don’t see many Columbia’s so I’m curious on what a complete one looks like.

 

[Krakatoa]

N would indicate 1935. Make sure you check for an overcode which would be another letter and one or two numbers stamped above the serial code line.

 

[mike j]

I'll go along w/ 1935. I had two girls Westfield's, 34 & 35. The frames appeared to be made to accommodate either 26" or 28" wheels with just swapping the fork out. Both bikes had a fork w/ three horizontal ribs at the top, under the stem. No photo's.

 

[Mercian]

Hi,

if it's N18880, then the frame was made early 1935. As Krakatoa says, there should be another code there too, probably B1, 2 or 3, indicating Jan, Feb or March 1935.

Here is a list I compiled with the help of others here of Columbia details to help date it:

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/westfield-frame-numbers-1933-1945.100743/#post-657829

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[redline1968]

Thanks I'll look into it later I'm sure it's a balloon tire but I'll double check.

 

[redline1968]

I looked to see if there are any other prefixes and none to be found.. 1935is late for this frame style. Anyone know if they come with stainless steel fenders? I think this type had the rubber bushing between the rear fender and frame.thanks for the info.