Pre-33 Westfield Serial Numbers

[fordmike65]

Since Mr. Columbia's site is gone, I'm not sure where else to look. I wish I had known so I could've taken screenshots of all his info. Can anyone help with this serial? Pretty sure it's from a Westfield built frame. This is the only pic I can post at the moment. Thanks.

 

[Mercian]

Hi Mike @fordmike65

I could help, but the image isn't coming up for me. Could you retry, or tell me what it is?

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[fordmike65]

55023

 

[Mercian]

Hi Mike @fordmike65

Sorry, I can't help. Either pre 1910, or not Westfield.

From 1910 the numbers had a prefix letter starting at A, which allows year identification. The letter blocks generally changed annually up N (not using I), before returning to A.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[fordmike65]

Here are a few more pics. Looks like a fixed rear hub and later Schwinn chainring

 

[Freqman1]

You can check my site: https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/ Go to references/serial numbers/Westfield (Columbia).

 

[fordmike65]

You can check my site: https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/ Go to references/serial numbers/Westfield (Columbia).

Thank you Shawn!

 

[Freqman1]

Thank you Shawn!

I should mention that Ken (Mr. Columbia) gave me permission to use his list.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The bridge looks peculiar as do the chain stays, perhaps oval-shaped cross-section; (hard to see, might be circular?).

In the 1920's, Excelsior used similar bridges and stays; but not some of those other details, (chain tensioners, fork crown, stamp font/size, joints).
So, likely much earlier, when we have fewer examples of what manufacturers' "typical examples" might look like(?).

 

[gkeep]

Nice find Mike! Add some pics to the Revenge of the Motorbike thread for future reference.