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scotsman
06-23-04, 12:05 AM
I found an old bike today. It is marked "world" on the head badge. The down tube is marked "World" in gold lettering. It has a tank that opens on the right side. A leather seat with exposed springs. There is a round can attached to the down tube also. There is an old time siren attached to the handle bars. The bike is black with red trim on the tank & top tube & headset. The bike is complete except the tires are missing, wheels look to be 26". Anyone have an idea what I bought? Could it be an early Schwinn ?

randya
06-23-04, 12:34 AM
Photos, dude!!!
meatwad
06-24-04, 11:29 PM
I have heard of a Schwinn " New World" . Sounds 30s . Look for anything stamped " AS" , Arnold Schwinn.

oldroads
06-28-04, 06:54 AM
Ooo! This could be a good one. Sounds like pre-1930 with that type of tank, the "round can", siren, etc.

Have a look in our Picture Database at cycles from 1900 to the mid 1930s.

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http://OldRoads.com



I found an old bike today. It is marked "world" on the head badge. The down tube is marked "World" in gold lettering. It has a tank that opens on the right side. A leather seat with exposed springs. There is a round can attached to the down tube also. There is an old time siren attached to the handle bars. The bike is black with red trim on the tank & top tube & headset. The bike is complete except the tires are missing, wheels look to be 26". Anyone have an idea what I bought? Could it be an early Schwinn ?