Prewar Schwinn Majestic

[dave429]

Recently acquired this bicycle. It’s badged as a Schwinn Majestic and has dog ears for the drop stand. I believe the serial # is F38046. It looks decent from a distance but the amateur restore job has lots of runs in the paint. I’m not sure what parts were originally on it it. Looks like the rims might be newer with original hubs. Handlebars and grips look repop with the wrong stem. The crank and pedals don’t look right either. There is also a hole for an oil port at the top of the bottom bracket tubing on the drive side. I’m going to enjoy as is for now and maybe one day try and do a better paint job. Would it be a sin to turn it into a Klunker? Can anyone verify it’s a Schwinn for sure and what year? I’m guessing a 1939-1940 model c? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BFGforme]

‘39 c model

 

[1817cent]

An original Messinger saddle would help it alot. The one on it is not correct and is a repop.

 

[BFGforme]

Could use correct shoulder bolts for drop stand! Bars look correct, possibly neck also

 

[dave429]

@BFGforme thanks for narrowing down the year. What do the correct drop stand bolts look like?

 

[dave429]

@1817cent I agree. The seat is a decent placeholder but a correct Mesinger saddle would help it look a lot better.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

agreed, that bike is way too cool too have that seat.

 

[dave429]

@BFGforme I figured out what drop stand bolts you are talking about. Damn pricey too!

 

[dave429]

Original Schwinn or reproduction Schwinn handlebars? I’m guessing 90s reproduction.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

1936 ?