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CoRide59 wrote -


"Interestingly, it has a serial number on the underside of the BB which I've not seen on these old Bott's, plus I don't think it follows the numbering style used on the later frames. It also just doesn't look "right" to be factory stamped, I think its something someone did later to identify the frame. Perhaps with a hope of identifying it if it was stolen."

Is there paint in the markings perfectly matching the balance of the frame? If so, one would think them original. If not one would think them of a post-manufacture origin, perhaps entered by a licensing agent...

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As regards dating of blue frame. It appears clearly later than 1965 to my eye. IIRC Carnielli changed their lugs for the road models ~1968. Caveat - am not one of the forum's Carnielli experts so if am incorrect am happy to defer to those with greater knowledge.

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