Schwinn Town and Country Tandem help..

[Bfisch73]

I purchased this bike last week from friend's mom. I didn't have time to do much research before buying it, but figured I'd take a shot on it.
The serial number is stamped into the bottom bracket. It is t004590. I'm assuming by the fact that it is on the bottom bracket, that it is 1948-1952, but I am unable to locate the number in any databases I've looked at so far.
I'm just trying to get an idea of the year and value of the bike. It appears to be all original except for the seats ( which hopefully I will be receiving once they are located) It's in pretty good shape overall. Anyone have any ideas?

The town and country was not a Chicago made Schwinn. That is why the serial number does not match the date codes. Schwinn hand built their high end bikes in a separate factory in Peoria Illinois, I believe. The Paramount, the Superior, the New World, and the Town and Country were made there. The Town and Country was their most expensive model, and we're built to order. I believe they made frames in 1949, and in 1955. They were then built and sold in subsequent years, so the frame year may not be the model year.
This is a very rare and desirable bike. They can fetch over a $1000. Nice find. I have a red one, I will post some pictures in the future.

 

[scornn]

mine has Town & country on the left chain guard, mine is also Red, has pointed front fender, SN: T002565 will post pictures when rebuild is complete

 

[Freedom Fromthem]

I have the exact same bike and mine is stamped T004369. Need to know what size tires fit both the rim and under the fenders. This was my grandparents, then my mother's, and now my bicycle which I will leave to my son. I'd really love to get it back on the road. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.

The town and country was not a Chicago made Schwinn. That is why the serial number does not match the date codes. Schwinn hand built their high end bikes in a separate factory in Peoria Illinois, I believe. The Paramount, the Superior, the New World, and the Town and Country were made there. The Town and Country was their most expensive model, and we're built to order. I believe they made frames in 1949, and in 1955. They were then built and sold in subsequent years, so the frame year may not be the model year.
This is a very rare and desirable bike. They can fetch over a $1000. Nice find. I have a red one, I will post some pictures in the f

 

[Wildcat]

From a history page, the tire size is "Special Schwinn Hurricane 26" x 1 1/2" tandem tire on Schwinn Tubular S-4 special tandem rims." That was only one year that showed the tire size. To be sure, get all the information on the old tires. The rims are probably original but it's hard to say for sure. Then post it here and we'll figure out what tires will work. I found a thread on the CABE with that same bike. Post number 10 has tire info.

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-s4-tandem.160874/
https://bikehistory.org/bikes/tandem/

 

[Freedom Fromthem]

From a history page, the tire size is "Special Schwinn Hurricane 26" x 1 1/2" tandem tire on Schwinn Tubular S-4 special tandem rims." That was only one year that showed the tire size. To be sure, get all the information on the old tires. The rims are probably original but it's hard to say for sure. Then post it here and we'll figure out what tires will work. I found a thread on the CABE with that same bike. Post number 10 has tire info.

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-s4-tandem.160874/
https://bikehistory.org/bikes/tandem/

So after thoroughly searching the rims I found stamped on them SCHWINN TUBULAR S4.

 

[Freedom Fromthem]

So after thoroughly searching the rims I found stamped on them SCHWINN TUBULAR S4.

You all really manage to amaze me with the different knowledge shared in here. You all know more than Schwinn.