Mercian
I live for the CABE
Hi All,
I've been continuing my research into WW1 Military Model bicycles, which originally produced this good photo:
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/ww1-columbia-military-model-poster-child.128408/
I have come up with more excellent portrait photos showing proposed modifications to the bicycle to allow rifles to be carried. The photos were taken by Sgt. Hitz, US Signal Corps on May 31st 1919, so may be related to the photo in the post above because they were taken in the same month. Again, the bicycle is a Columbia, and since this is 1919 the modifications seen may only be one off design proposals.
The modifications to the bike allow the bike to carry both the US M1902 and M1917 rifles. The bike has been photographed from all four sides, giving a good view of the modifications. I have noted some of them, but I'm sure you will see others. I have the original images in a high pixel format, so if there is anything you'd like me to blow up a bit better, please let me know.
I am going to do this in several posts, since there are too many details/photos to keep track of otherwise.
I am happy for you to use this research, but please credit it to Mercian, or Adrian Hardgrave at the CABE. It does take significant time and luck to do.
Thanks, Best Regards,
Adrian
I've been continuing my research into WW1 Military Model bicycles, which originally produced this good photo:
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/ww1-columbia-military-model-poster-child.128408/
I have come up with more excellent portrait photos showing proposed modifications to the bicycle to allow rifles to be carried. The photos were taken by Sgt. Hitz, US Signal Corps on May 31st 1919, so may be related to the photo in the post above because they were taken in the same month. Again, the bicycle is a Columbia, and since this is 1919 the modifications seen may only be one off design proposals.
The modifications to the bike allow the bike to carry both the US M1902 and M1917 rifles. The bike has been photographed from all four sides, giving a good view of the modifications. I have noted some of them, but I'm sure you will see others. I have the original images in a high pixel format, so if there is anything you'd like me to blow up a bit better, please let me know.
I am going to do this in several posts, since there are too many details/photos to keep track of otherwise.
I am happy for you to use this research, but please credit it to Mercian, or Adrian Hardgrave at the CABE. It does take significant time and luck to do.
Thanks, Best Regards,
Adrian