Originally Posted by
auchencrow
They are not unique* to the GA, but
AFAIK, it can't be a Golden Arrow without them.
(* they were also on the Silver Record and RRA at least)
Mine is for sure a Golden Arrow and does not have QR's for the fenders or bag supports. I think the OP's is a war-era golden arrow. The GA and the roadsters were still using the cast lugs found on the OP's bike but the sports models had continental style seat stays. **** "Chrome plating wasn't used prior to '35 (THIS IS WRONG)**** and the head-clip was gone by the early 40's. It also has bolt-on pump pegs like mine. The Golden Arrow was not really much of a sports model. It was more of a prestige model reflecting style trends, not racing. Things like cast lugs, primitive geometry and non-removable chain ring.
I am going to say early 40's Golden arrow. my SN is 59928 and is about 1936.
I can't tell much from the OP's photos. Here is a link to my photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5244889...7624518788173/
IMG_3827 by
barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
Here is a GA said to be close to the same vintage as mine with GA transfers in tact but much more like a sports model. May be mine is older? IDK