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Old 04-15-10 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ftwelder
RHM, you are correct in your assertion that it is a post-Raleigh Rudge. I examined the exploded drawings of the model 11 Raleigh (111 Rudge) revealing that it perfectly matched the unit I have. I am glad to finally narrow down the date to at least a ten-year period. I will try using Raleigh frame numbers to narrow it down further. Thank all of you for your help!

I have not yet found the production dates for the 11/111 frames.
Why not send Sciencemonster a PM, and ask him the serial numbers on his Rudges? I'm guessing the number on yours will be pretty close to that on his '45 which, like yours, has no date on the hub.
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