what is this old boys bike

[genesmachines]

I have a chance to buy this but am not as good as youall in identifying a bicycle by a pic. its in a barn , skiptooth i think. Thats all I know at this point. owner doesn't know if there is a headbadge but will add the info when available. The big ? whats a ball park value? THANKS for any info CABErs

 

[The Spokemaster]

1/2 inch pitch chain

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I have a chance to buy this but am not as good as youall in identifying a bicycle by a pic. its in a barn , skiptooth i think. Thats all I know at this point. owner doesn't know if there is a headbadge but will add the info when available. The big ? whats a ball park value? THANKS for any info CABErs

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@genesmachines you know a drive side pic would really help. I'm no good with that era stuff but has the look of prewar, straight down tube and drop stand ears forks look Huffmanish to me but just a guess. I like it,I like it a lot

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Maybe a Western Flyer - badged bicycle? https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/fill-pitting.205610/

 

[Lynn43506]

Dayton Huffman

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Sent you a pm on info on this

 

[Wards Guy..]

Dayton Huffman

Agree

 

[Freqman1]

Dayton Huffman

How do you know it’s badged as a Dayton?

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Its a 1939 schwinn model c frame

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Annnnddd I want it