Henry Harris Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have an early 1937 Matchless G3 that appears to have been used for some sort of military service. Frame number 1501, Engine number 37/G3-2021. Re-registered 3rd January 1946. Is it possible to find the history of this machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 There are some prewar G3's listed in O&M but only two for 37 but with no frame numbers listed. I think you would have to ask at Matchless owners club or VMCC. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 For 1936 there must have been enough in service to warrant the printing of a spares list. It may be a model G7?? any pictures? Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Harris Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 A couple of pre-digital pics when I first got it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Nice! so what makes you think it was a Military bike? remains of green paint? As Ron said, pay the price, and ask the owners club for info, I'm at a loss here. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Harris Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Some pics of the tank from yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Certainly different to the 1940 G3WO tank. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Yes, that is the typical style for 1936-37, a flat plate covers the gaps in the middle of the tank. Also looks like deep bronze green, glossy, as per that era. Will you be restoring as a Military model? would be nice, as there are so many civvy ones already! Also no wings on the "M's" typical before 1938. There is mention of these models in the excellent book from O&M, suggest you get hold of a copy of that. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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