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Dating a Matchless G3L WD for year?

Hi I have a Matchless with engine number 41G3L 57567 and frame number 76929. It is Khaki colored but on removing tank its showing original paint of light desert brown, rear perished tyre is marked Made In Eqypt. Has girder front forks and not the tele so must have been changed also front guard has raised ridge down it which may suggest was also on a G3. No contract number or workshop data plate on it. Seems pretty original. I believe it was bought to Australia from Eqypt by a dealer in late 1990's. Any ideas where I can find year of make and anything else about it. Regards John

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Re: Dating a Matchless G3L WD for year?

Hi John, G3 has a sidecar lug in the front of the frame. No foot rests on the rear frame.

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Re: Dating a Matchless G3L WD for year?

According to Orchard and Madden it is from 1944 from contract number S.6150

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Re: Dating a Matchless G3L WD for year?

Thanks to you both for your replies. Best regards John in Australia

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Re: Dating a Matchless G3L WD for year?

Hi John

My G3L also came back from Egypt and only 38 bikes apart from the same contract.

Pete

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