Early Raleigh Record Ace?

[striderwilson]

Just swapped an old Giant Cadex frame for a Vintage Raleigh Record Ace which has been lovingly restored...... or at least I think I have??????
I'm not too knowledgeable on the RRA, and I can hardly make out the frame number, so I'd be interested in hearing if anyone on here could confirm if they think it's genuine?

Many thanks,

https://flic.kr/s/aHska9K9tj

 

[colcazal]

Thats a lovely frame

 

[striderwilson]

Thanks. Not sure if I should build up and use or sell? Dare say someone else will appreciate it, but want to know if it's genuine before I decide what to do.

 

[keithglos]

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Looks to me like a genuine RRA from late 1940s.
Should be butted 531 73 x 71 frame angles. Looks like some sleeve bottom bracket set, as there were Raleigh 26 TPI.

Keith

 

[bagpuss]

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If it is a RRA it will have two bosses just by the rear brake bridge that allowed you to fit the special bag carrier, which as I understand it are unique to the RRA. Lovely box lining . It will build into a cracking bike .

Two more here .
https://www.flickr.com/photos/74418119@ ... 004485250/

 

[striderwilson]

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Thanks guys. Yes the bb is 27tpi, so that must have been modified? and there are 2 lugs below the rear brake bridge (but closer to the dropouts). As I look at pics on the link bagpuss posted and elsewhere, I'm quite confident in its authenticity. Now just need to decide what to do with it?