Yes he understands its toast-ness His post on the FB NYC Fixed group is thus: "Sup yall, been trying for years to figure out what frame this is... Got it from my uncle whose had it since the 70s. She Snapped on a taxi a year ago "

I think he just wants to *know.* RIP

I also thought Italian or Japanese from the minimal curved lugs. sloping fork crown. pierced front lug noteworthy. seatstays to seat lug.. ordinary. BB lug is.. unusual. headset (original?) is ordinary. I will try to get any dropout markings from the owner.