What is this pre war boys frame

[Jkrate1985]

Have had this bike in the garage for over 10yrs. Was thinking maybe an older cwc but not sure. Many of these frames were so similar and i can't keep them straight. Blue red scallops white pinstripe. No serial number found bottom of bb is pitted. Rear hub is new departure D.

 

[Walker]

chainguard looks Dayton to me

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I was thinking that or a Huffman based on the chainring and fork


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[Walker]

good call on the fork

 

[Jkrate1985]

Thanks, after checking pics on the Google box I would have to agree it's probably a huffman... and more like mid 1940s.

 

[Jpromo]

I too would call this an early postwar Dayton/Huffman. The only distinguishing feature I know of on these frames is the seat collar. Postwar had a separate collar tacked in place like yours whereas prewar was integrated on the seat tube. Otherwise, I think they're identical.

 

[Jkrate1985]

I too would call this an early postwar Dayton/Huffman. The only distinguishing feature I know of on these frames is the seat collar. Postwar had a separate collar tacked in place like yours whereas prewar was integrated on the seat tube. Otherwise, I think they're identical.

I noticed the seat collor. After a little research I see the military used the model in 42. I might re do the collar and find some other parts to replicate one of the m81 bicycles and donating it to a particular military museum.