Bullock barn find.

[reeva65]

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I found this Bullock bicycle at an estate auction. 
 Brought it home and did a modest resto on it.. its all totally original bar the chain and spokes.

i manages to save some of the original paint work and its pin striping on the wheels.

Can anyone give me sort of idea of its age and history?

THanks

[LG]

I like that a lot! You could have a look at the back of the chainring, Williams have a date code on them.

[hiflange]

Good thinking! Classic Lightweights has this dating table and at the bottom of this page is a drawing of what you'll be looking for, it's quite small so could be difficult to spot if there's any surface rust or dirt - you'll need plenty of light

[reeva65]

Found the number 48 written on the chainring.. No letters though.

[scratchman]

Found the number 48 written on the chainring.. No letters though.

sounds like the number of teeth

[RonK]

lovely patina...

[reeva65]

I sanded off the rough rust then clear coated the frame and guards.