Your previous thread at the link below may help. Dan Miller said there that "I would date your canoe to circa 1902-1903." He is teaching a class this week so may not respond quickly. Nice canoe,
Hi All, and Dan Miller, I would like to learn a little more about this Rushton I picked up before I start a restoration.
From what I have read so far I think it's an American Beauty with serial #769, 16' long. trimed in Mahogany with a floor board.
Most of the boat looks correct, Hardware, seat frame shape, thwart shape, 6" wide sheer plank.
Except, the bow seat is mounted to the underside of the inwale with no evidence that it was ever mounted to a cleat lower down as I understand is typical.
Is there any way to estimate a production year based on these characteristics and or the serial #...
