Roadmaster serial numbers

[cfry526]

Is there a database with serial numbers for CWC built Roadmaster bicycles. I'm trying to date mine and the serial number is H43839. I'm thinking it's a 1939 or 40. Any help would be appreciated.

Chris

 

[jpromo]

Pictures? If you can get a clear shot of the frame as well as the serial number, we should be able to get you your date. CWC is hard to put a number database up because they recycled the numbers several times in quick succession. Subtle frame differences, as well as suffixes on the serial number factor in.

 

[cfry526]

This is the only picture I've got so far. I'll get a picture of the serial number later on in the week.
Chris

 

[jpromo]

With this one, the serial photo isn't necessary; the frame with the serial is enough to tell that it was likely assembled in late 1941. H was also used in 1946 without a suffix, but this frame is distinctly prewar. It was likely a base model because it still has the straight downtube. It was probably equipped just as it is, likely didn't even come with a chainguard from the factory.

 

[cfry526]

Do you think it woukd have had the truss rods on the front forks?

 

[jpromo]

Do you think it woukd have had the truss rods on the front forks?

Likely not; this bike has the looks of a very bare bones model to it.

 

[cfry526]

Thanks for all the info I really appreciate it.

Chris