Vintage Flexible Flyer Wooden Snow Sled – Natural Finish 41-Inch Model

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Canal Wnchstr, Ohio, US

Maker: Flexible Flyer (S.L. Allen & Co.) Quantity: 1 vintage snow sled Materials: Solid wood deck slats, wood steering crossbar, steel runner tracks, and a jute rope accent fragment Design Features: Classic aerodynamic winter runner sled layout featuring three natural, unpainted hardwood deck planks and a matching raw wood front steering handle; original painted red…

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Canal Wnchstr, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

Maker: Flexible Flyer (S.L. Allen & Co.)
Quantity: 1 vintage snow sled
Materials: Solid wood deck slats, wood steering crossbar, steel runner tracks, and a jute rope accent fragment
Design Features: Classic aerodynamic winter runner sled layout featuring three natural, unpainted hardwood deck planks and a matching raw wood front steering handle; original painted red steel side support brackets and undercarriage runners; distinct arched front metal loop design
Dimensions: Measures approximately 41.5" L (as shown on tape measure) x 22" W (steering crossbar)
Condition: Fair vintage primitive condition; structural frame, steel runner columns, and wood cross-braces are tight and highly stable; hardwood deck planks display an attractive, weathered natural wood grain with age-appropriate fading, water tracking, and minor surface scuffs from historic field use; red painted steel components show localized paint loss and a superficial rust patina across the lower runners.