Very Old Columbia Question

[hopkintonbike]

There is a very old Columbia at the LBS that I have the opportunity to pick up if the stars line up correctly, it has a number stamped into the seat lug that I need to go back and look for, the bike has wood rims, is there anywhere else I should be looking for critical marks etc in order to establish age, model number etc? Todd

 

[Freqman1]

Early Columbia badges sometimes have a model number. Really need to snap a pic. V/r Shawn

 

[hopkintonbike]

Here are some pics of the Columbia, pretty lightweight bike......

 

[MrColumbia]

Model 45 is 1897.

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

That looks pretty original and complete ( what we can see). I'd jump on it, if price is right !

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Here are some pics of the Columbia, pretty lightweight bike......
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It’s missing the Garford saddle.

 

[hopkintonbike]

Boy, the saddle on the bike sure looks a whole lot like the one on the cameo pic, what is the "right" price???

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Here are some pics of the Columbia, pretty lightweight bike......
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It’s missing the Garford saddle.

 

[Freqman1]

No expert but that saddle looks correct to me. Many times the Mfr offered options. V/r Shawn

 

[hopkintonbike]

I agree Shawn, I don't no crap about this stuff except what you guys are learning me but that saddle is rust/patina fastened right to the post, BTW, what is that "extension" off the left side of the rear hub axle???