Cable barrel for stick shift

Submitted by FreeLander on Mon, 04/28/2025 - 09:22

I'm wondering what type of cable barrell is on the cable for this stick shift? There is a Sturmy Archer Three-Speed hub, but the cable and housing look less like an Authentic SA cable and more like a generic cable with generic housing. There is a cable stop as one would expect for three speed cable routing. 
 

Thank you!

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Submitted by T-Mar on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 09:52.

The stick shift is an early 1970's Shimano "Click Shift".  The barrel adjuster style is correct for the shift lever and Shimano's three speed cables of the era. It's possible that the shift lever and cable are OEM, with the rear hub/wheel being the replacement but we'd need to know more about the bicycle itself to be sure.