3095 is a 1915 engine which would originally have had the spark plugs n the wall of the head where those blanking bolts are now. The tank looks to be a 1914-15 type with the large filler cap although it is not easy to see in the picture as the saddle is in the way. The saddle looks very old but on a 1914-15 machine would have been an XL-All. The forks might be correct for 1914 although the lug for the front stirrup brake is not in evidence. The handlebars are not standard, although drops of that type were a popular contemporary sporting swap for the originals.
The two speed gear is probably from the bike as it appears that someone has attempted to introduce a gear box in its stead (Albion?). If the frame is from a veteran it is missing the rear section which would incorporate a rear carrier – the part used appears to be from a later machine.
The seat also obscures the top of the seat tube where a 1914-15 Scott would have an oil filler – these models being oil-in-frame.
The wheels are later and might not be Scott at all.
If it is a veteran Scott the frame number should be found on the front of the headstock tube and comprise six numbers – two then four spaced. I am not sure that anyone is aware of how the number sequence went, although the first two have been suggested to have a code for the year and month of manufacture. Later frames have the number on the front sidecar lug to the rear of the headstock.
A lot of government war stock bikes were rebuilt – or built up from parts after the Great War and this might be the remnants of one such bike with later additions and adaptations.
All in all a very interesting find. A lot of work needed but if it is veteran then well worth it.
Lewis
