1920-ish Columbia Model 957

Submitted by chichm on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 11:47

Old in the shop today:

1921 (?) Columbia model 957, 20" loop frame barn find with no history.

Unfortunately this was stored outside, literally behind the barn. I can restore the saddle, but the rims are rotted, so there's nothing I can do with those.

I'm guessing it's a 1921 because the only reference I found to Model 957 is the autumn 1921 Windsor Star advertisement. It has serial number 55122 which is before the CCM chart starts at A in '21, so maybe it's a '20?

Anyone have a catalogue from that period that can pin it down?
 

7 Comments

Submitted by chichm on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:37.

(geez this forum software is terrible!)

Submitted by chichm on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:38.

(geez this forum software is terrible!)

Submitted by chichm on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:44.

photo maybe?

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Submitted by chichm on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:45.

terrible, is this forum package 20 year old?

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Submitted by T-Mar on Tue, 03/24/2026 - 08:41.

While I can't provide a definitive answer, I'd place it slightly earlier, most likely a 1919 model, possibly 1918. The 957 model indicates it was originally a Columbia Ladies' Roadster with B-grade equipment. The first character indicates the brand, with '9' being assigned to the Columbia brand. The '57'  indcates a Ladies' Roadster with B-grade equipment. The 57 series of Ladies' Roadsters can be found as early as the 1918 catalogue. I've seen other 50 series roadsters mentioned in 1917 advertisements but specifically the 57. 

The early Weston serial numbers are a matter of some speculation. The only thing we can say for certain, is that it was built sometime during the period of 1917-1920 inclusive. There are some general, anecdotal figures for CCM production of this era. I used these to provide a rough guide for serial numbers for 1917-1920. Rather than reiterate my logic, you can read my post in this thread. https://www.vintageccm.com/content/1917-1920-ccm-serial-number-project

Submitted by chichm on Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:51.

Thanks T-Mar, I knew you'd have a plausible answer. I'll put this Columbia as 1919 then. 

Pass me your address so I can send you some CCM service tags I had printed.You can contact me at marcel@starchak.ca

Submitted by Dave Brown on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 19:18.

I do have a picture of a Mens CCM Columbia1919 model 958 Grade A. The ladies is model 957 grade B.  no picture They are in a reprint of CCM catalog that seems to jump all over the place.If your interested in Catalogue I can send it to you just pay the mailing. They look new and not falling apart.

Dave