[CR]ID: Very unusual Campy Record front derailleur

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From: <FujiFish1@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 23:53:03 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]ID: Very unusual Campy Record front derailleur

Can anyone shed light on this seemingly 1960s Campagnolo Record front derailleur that just ended somewhat cheaply on Ebay:

http://ebay.com/<blah =STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1>

Or, ebay item number 7216813371

It has been my (limited) experience that the 1970s models changed to the larger and flat faced lower clamp pin housing in about 1974 or so. Prior to that, they had a much more rounded and brief face. I have had two 1960s versions with built in cable stop pass through my hands, and both have the round, brief face. This Ebay subject derailleur seems to have the post 1973 flat face, however it also has a built in cable casing stop like 1960s models ... what is up with this? Possible FrankenChanger, or knock-off brand main body substitution? Or, is it simply a version that I haven't noticed yet? Thanks to all...

Ciao,
Mark Agree
Southfield MI