Originally Posted by
BigChief
Actually, yours is the second style trigger shifter which is a good thing. This one has the far superior design with an internal spring and uses the same sausage cable end as modern triggers. Good find. The first style uses a lolly pop type cable end, has a longer lever and an external spring which tends to get lost.
I agree and my Humber when new could have had either in 1948 (both would have been available) what I have bought is period correct. It would be like looking for Hens Teeth to get the earlier pattern you show, especially in good order (It looks like you have one, good on you!!!) though cable should not be too much of a problem as I am sure the BSA 3 speed trigger cable might fit, it has a similar lolly pop nipple I have a spare one of those fortunately for my BSA Roadster.
I am over the moon with the one I have!!!