Schwinn Hornet?

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Hey all! I haven't been here in a long time and it's great to see how big this addiction has gotten. Lol
I'm trying to identify this Schwinn. Serial says it was made 6-15-1953. I'm pretty sure it is a Hornet but it has a locking springer fork which looks like it came from another bike. I'm just making sure it is what it is and identify the original parts. Thanks for any help.
 

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Illustration from the 1954 catalog matches the closest, but the Hornet wasn't equipped with a springer fork, only truss bars. Upgrade?
 
I might be mistaken but I'm thinking these are Black Phantom locking forks. They still have the key in great condition.
 
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