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Offline BenelliSEI

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1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« on: November 06, 2024, 01:16:35 PM »
Came across this today. Wooden grips and big wide spacing on the gear teeth. Chain or leather belt? The wheel rims are very thin sheet metal, wrapped around a wooden rib. Extremely light weight. Tires are hollow, continuous tubes, wrapped around the rim! Never seen anything like it. Very complete, down to the saddle by “Persons”. All made in the USA!

Anyone know anything more?
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2024, 01:19:05 PM »
More pics, headstock badge.
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2024, 01:19:58 PM »
Seat detail
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2024, 02:48:38 PM »
I don't know a lot about old bicycles but that one looks pretty intact for its apparent age and it probably worth a few bucks to someone.
Looks like it's been repainted.
Apparently the company formed in 1906.
https://pierce-arrow.org/pierce-arrow-history/294771-2/
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2024, 02:53:38 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on November 06, 2024, 02:48:38 PM
I don't know a lot about old bicycles but that one looks pretty intact for its apparent age and it probably worth a few bucks to someone.
Looks like it's been repainted.
Apparently the company formed in 1906.
https://pierce-arrow.org/pierce-arrow-history/294771-2/

I sent off a note to Mike Wolf at “American Pickers”. Strangely enough, their production company is actually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! They have an email for stuff they might be interested in….. He’s a very serious bicycle collector. Will be interesting to see if I get a response?
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2024, 05:40:29 PM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on November 06, 2024, 02:53:38 PM
Quote from: CycleRanger on November 06, 2024, 02:48:38 PM
I don't know a lot about old bicycles but that one looks pretty intact for its apparent age and it probably worth a few bucks to someone.
Looks like it's been repainted.
Apparently the company formed in 1906.
https://pierce-arrow.org/pierce-arrow-history/294771-2/

I sent off a note to Mike Wolf at “American Pickers”. Strangely enough, their production company is actually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! They have an email for stuff they might be interested in….. He’s a very serious bicycle collector. Will be interesting to see if I get a response?

He is the bike guy but he's probably already got ten of them! But he may be able to give some idea of the value.
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2024, 05:18:34 AM »
Picked it up because nobody wanted it…… just looking for someone that will look after it and appreciate.
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2024, 07:49:27 AM »
Hey John....looks like a 1905 model when compared to a pic on this forum...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/656019-need-help-identifying-pierce-arrow.html

Coincidentally, that museum in MI is one that some of our forum members [Sean & Eric] go to for vintage bike week in June...

https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/visit/exhibits
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Re: 1907(?) Pierce Bicycle
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2024, 10:28:04 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on November 07, 2024, 07:49:27 AM
Hey John....looks like a 1905 model when compared to a pic on this forum...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/656019-need-help-identifying-pierce-arrow.html

Coincidentally, that museum in MI is one that some of our forum members [Sean & Eric] go to for vintage bike week in June...

https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/visit/exhibits

Thanks Steve. Neat museum!
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