Columbia ?

[RollinStyle]

I just picked up this columbia and would like to know what year it was made.

Not sure on the year OR model..I found a number under the rear hub mount It's either:

E 086057 or F 086057

Can someone help me date this bike!? Anyone know the model?

Thanks! 8)

 

[highship]

try this...
http://oldroads.com/co_sn.asp

 

[RollinStyle]

The letter looks more like an E then an F

E086057 according to the link makes the bike either a 1959 or 1940? or if the letter is an F that woukd make it a 1941...

Im thinking 1959- Does that seem about right? Is it a Fire Arrow?

 

[deorman]

'59. A '41 would have a curved tank bar and rear entry dropouts.

http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/index.html