I started to collate frame numbers from 1890s-1920 Triumph bicycles, and will update it as I go along. You can see it. Here's a chart to help Some time ago. Schwinn date codes. This chart applies to chicago schwinn`s only. By frame location of the serial number.

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Collectible Elgin – JC Higgins – Hawthorne Book on eBay

The Sears Roebuck and Company was responsible for some of the most outrageous and sought after bicycle designs. The Elgin Bluebird, Robin, Blackhawk, Flightlinger and Spaceliner were all Sears exclusives. Sears primarily used the Westfield Mfg. God eater cheat engine. Co. and Murray Ohio Mfg. Co. to produce their special bicycles designs. Sears bicycles sold before World War II were branded as Elgin, and after World War II as J.C. Higgins.

An excellent book containing catalog pages from the 30’s through the 60’s is available. Click here to find one on eBay.

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Here’s a rare one! This Streamliner is owned/restored by Nathan Pence and was painted by Dave Stromberger. Built by Huffman Mfg. Co. and badged as a LaFrance, this streamlined, art-deco styled bicycle was a top-of-the-line machine, even though it didn’t feature a tank…

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