Schwinn The World date help

[bricycle]

I'd buy the lock assy...

 

[Miq]

To me it looks like the lock is in the "locked" position already, it's just been moved up along with the stem, so it has been defeated. No key. When it's in this "locked" position, it should be harder for the stem to get loosened because of the metal shield covering it. I think we can see that with tools, that's not fool proof.

I agree with @piercer_99, if it isn't locked to something, don't count on it being there when you get back.

I'm also with @GTs58 and @rollfaster with 38 from the serial and rear forks.

Other sweet prewar stuff I see - Miller kickstand, fillet brazing, Y shaped connection point for rear mudguard stays, seat lock integrated into frame...

 

[piercer_99]

I did forget to mention that it is a sweet machine. Congrats.

 

[Cooper S.]

Does the chainguard look home made? I’ve never seen one like that before, also those forks seem odd I’ve never seen forks that blocky on a schwinn before

 

[Shawn Michael]

Thanks for all the great input. I will try to get some more pics soon. The chainguard doesn't look to be homemade, but I will try to clean it up some. Also the bike has very narrow fenders.

 

[1motime]

Long way to go but lots of potential!

 

[GTs58]

I wouldn't spend much time cleaning up that guard. I could have made that in 8th grade metal shop. .....

 

[Shawn Michael]

I wouldn't spend much time cleaning up that guard. I could have made that in 8th grade metal shop. .....

Who knows, maybe I might find your initials under all that dirt. Yes I know the guard is a p.o.s., but the rest of it looks pretty original.