Red Schwinn Grips

[Sphinx]

Anyone know the story on these grips or these guys selling them? They are claiming "Schwinn Made", but when? So if anyone knows if they're vintage or repop? :?:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHWINN-RED-PHA ... 1c2f76a042

 

[B607]

They look like repop grips to me. I've never seen original Schwinn grips from the 40's-50's that used that color of red. The seller is the guy who has the museum and charges outrageous prices for most of his stuff. Beware. Gary

 

[Sphinx]

Gary,I was thinking the same thing. This ain't my first Rodeo, but I just didn't know if the grips darkened with age. The price is absolutely absurd anyway. Thanks a bunch for confirming.
Kerry 8)

They look like repop grips to me. I've never seen original Schwinn grips from the 40's-50's that used that color of red. The seller is the guy who has the museum and charges outrageous prices for most of his stuff. Beware. Gary

 

[CCR]

Those look like walmart take offs and bad ones at that on the ends, I have had the tear drop versions that were pretty nice ( and less than half the price ) I stuck on this a while back.

 

[Sphinx]

I have one original Schwinn Red Teardrop and will probably just try to buy another Orphan when I get ready to build. I would have liked to get Ovals, as the Frame is a 1940 DX I got from Jaxon. Not a big deal right now, because I'm still gathering parts for a custom Hiawatha build I'l post soon.
8) 'Sphinx :mrgreen:

 

[B607]

The first year Schwinn used the "early oval" grips was '41. I think a '40 would still have the ball end grips. Gary

 

[Sphinx]

As usual, I can rely on you. Thanks Gary. 8) :wink:

 

[CCR]

I've got some black ovals in fair shape, they are originals so they would need some help sticking to the bars.