Prewar Elgin help on what year is it

[Glenn Rhein]

picked up this bike today, sat in the basement many years. I brought it home and hosed it off and it’s in amazing condition. It has original Elgin grips really nice 26 inch triple step wheels. Someone put 1.75 tires on it but very original bike anybody know what year it is?

 

[fordmike65]

Looks like she has was originally a 28" wheeled bike. Thinking 34-35.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

My double drop bar frame Westfield-built Sears Elgin motobike project (burgundy bird) has a M-series number; I will just call it a 1934.
(I have to re-measure mine for 26 versus 28 inch tires though). So, did the ladies models have the 5 hearts & teardrops, just like the Colson's.

 

[THEGOLDENGREEK]

That would be called an Elgin swallow in the catalog!

 

[Glenn Rhein]

Looks like a left over 28 inch frame and they used 26 inch tires but I think it’s original because of the spacers between the frame and the fender.
Thanks everyone for the help !

 

[Mercian]

Hi, I'm a little late to the paty, but the M104612 and the A10 above it indicate the frame was made in October 1934.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[LindaC]

Hi, I'm a little late to the paty, but the M104612 and the A10 above it indicate the frame was made in October 1934.

Best Regards,

Adrian

Hey Mercian,
The more I look at the bike you are showing, I am believe that is my bike as I continue my research. Thank you for your help!

 

[Rivnut]

From the Fall 1934 / Winter 1935 Sears catalog.

Pretty much looks like your bike except for the "28 inch cement on" tires.

 

[Glenn Rhein]

Nice ad