David Cowie wrote:
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> Hello I don't know if this has been covered but, I found an early Record
> front derailuer with the housing stop and chromed bronze arms. However
> this one does not have the slot for the cable on the housing stop.
> Is this version before the slot or after?
> Aprox. vintage?
The version without the slot in the cable housing stop (strut that extends downward from clamp) is the earlier version. The very first generation of the Record front derailleur (1960) is identifiable by its two large screws that hold the arms to their pivot posts. I think (my opinion) that the slot was added within a couple of years of its introduction.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo®Timeline© on site)
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