Product Description
Introduced in 1932 as the British version of the French "Le Cyclo". The two of them basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable / Twin-Cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring tension on the derailleur in either direction. They were immensely popular on randonneuring and touring bikes.
This one has a "C" hanger, meaning it's post war. Pre-war versions had a triangle cutout. The arm is stamped "52", which probably means it's a 1952 model. Cables, housing, and ferrules are included, though spring is not.
Condition
Near mint show bike worthy shape! Minor marks only. Smooth pulleys. Cables are in great shape, and housing mostly looks nice but there's one spot where the rubber cover is split.
*SOLD AS-IS. I do not have the knowledge base on these early derailleurs to ensure that everything is present and in working order. I have compared to catalogs when possible though. Enjoy the lower than market value prices knowing there won't be refunds available on these. I've done my best to show everything at various angles in the photos, study them carefully.
