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On Training Wheels
New poster and no clue what I have. I bought a Hercules 3 speed off Craigslist and the various parts are really throwing me off on the date.
1) The headbadge looks pre-Raleigh or just at the takeover. Looks to be brass under the paint and has "Birmingham, England".
2) Sturmey Archer AW with a 65 date stamp.
3) SA twist grip shifter.
Having trouble finding a serial number in any of the usual spots.
Comparing to some photos online, it seems to match to a mid '50s Herc; other photos seems to point to a mid-60s AMF Herc. Photo below, any thoughts? Regardless of year I am really looking forward to cleaning this up and making it a daily rider.
1) The headbadge looks pre-Raleigh or just at the takeover. Looks to be brass under the paint and has "Birmingham, England".
2) Sturmey Archer AW with a 65 date stamp.
3) SA twist grip shifter.
Having trouble finding a serial number in any of the usual spots.
Comparing to some photos online, it seems to match to a mid '50s Herc; other photos seems to point to a mid-60s AMF Herc. Photo below, any thoughts? Regardless of year I am really looking forward to cleaning this up and making it a daily rider.