Schwinn Madison Serial numbers

[brewerkz]

My 1985? Schwinn Madison is only stamped 831 on the bottom bracket. Is this a normal serial number? Its pretty original, except the seat

 

[sworley]

Beautiful original Madison!
Nice to see some of these survived the fixie scene of the mid to late aughts without getting the powdercoat and Deep V treatment!

 

[GTs58]

Is there a four number build date stamped on the head badge? DDDY

 

[Cooper S.]

I’ve got a Madison too, I’ll have to go check the serial number tho

 

[1motime]

Cool bike! Never heard of it. Very nice condition

 

[brewerkz]

Is there a four number build date stamped on the head badge? DDDY

yes, its marked 1825

 

[GTs58]

Head badge #'s says this is a July 1, 1985 built Madison.

 

[brewerkz]

Head badge #'s says this is a July 1, 1985 built Madison.


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any thought why there isnt a typical full serial number on the BB?

 

[GTs58]

any thought why there isnt a typical full serial number on the BB?

I really have no clue why there is no serial number. Possible light stampings and filled in with paint?