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5 speed freewheels are often found on 126mm spaced frames and hubs - presumably for manufacturing economy in the 1970s and 1980s. I've (like MichaelW) done straight swaps from 5 to 6 and 7 speed with no changes except derailleur limit screws.
- Joel