Pierce Bicycle Mega Thread + Serial Numbers

[corbettclassics]

Then what does the "K" stand for?

“K” = Kramer
“S” = Special

 

[Freqman1]

I was aware of the Frank Kramer Special but had never heard of the Professional Kramer Special? I'll have to go back through this thread and see if I can find anything on that.

 

[corbettclassics]

 

[corbettclassics]

I guess "P" can also stand for Pierce. I have seen ads for Pierce Kramer Special but it is basically the Professional model.

 

[carlitos60]

What is a PKS? Do you mean FKS? If so how do you know this is a FKS?

PKS = Pierce Kramer Special as Far as I Can Read!!!
It May Have Been FKS for the Buffalo Models,,,,Then It Changed????

 

[filmonger]

1899 - Pierce Special Ad

 

[nj_shore]

I recently purchased this Pierce locally. Figured I would add it to the serial # list.
Serial # 188250

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Adding one I just found to the list.... #500551 ... maybe that first digit is a 6? on top of bottom bracket next to the sprocket. Also A 1650 on the bottom.

 

[Freqman1]

Adding one I just found to the list.... #500551 ... maybe that first digit is a 6? on top of bottom bracket next to the sprocket. Also A 1650 on the bottom.

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Looks like an Angola Pierce Dave. Does it have a badge? V/r Shawn

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Looks like an Angola Pierce Dave. Does it have a badge? V/r Shawn

Yep, Angola era... serial number is latest of any listed here so far. I am betting it's close to 1930. Badge is missing but holes are in the correct spot for a Pierce badge, and of course the signature S brace and sprocket. It's had a hard life, but restorable. I may do this one, not sure yet. Got it from the original owners daughter.