This 1930s American cast iron "PATROL" Police Motorcycle is believed to have been manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Measuring 6.25 inches long by 4 inches tall and weighing 1 lb 4 oz, this piece features an integral cop/officer rider wearing a cap and uniform. The gas tank is embossed on both sides with the word "PATROL" in bold period block lettering.

The motorcycle retains a significant portion of its original factory painted finish. The cop rider is detailed in green with blue/olive trousers, black boots, a white facial paint layer, and a peaked cap, while the cycle frame retains traces of its original red undertones beneath the silver/gilt highlight oxidation. The cast iron wheels rotate freely.

Condition Notes:

• Paint: Original cold-painted finish exhibits age-appropriate play wear, flaking, micro-chipping, and surface oxidation throughout, preserving an untouched 90-year-old original patina.

• Structure: Structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or welded repairs noticed.

• Mechanics/Axles: Both solid cast iron wheels turn. As noted, the front wheel is slightly wobbly because the original steel axle pin sits partially off-center inside the fork mount, but it remains fully intact and rolls smoothly.

Item Overview & Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA)

• Model/Subject: "PATROL" Officer Police Motorcycle with Integral Driver

• Circa / Era: Circa 1928–1934 (Pre-WWII)

• Dimensions: 6.25″ L × 4.0″ H × 1.75″ W

• Weight: 1 lb 4.0 oz (approx. 567 g)

• Material: Sand-cast iron with original cold-painted enamel finish & steel axle rods

Reference

• Book Title: Cast Iron Toys

• Author: Myra Yellin Outwater & Linda Meadows

• Page / Reference: Page 142 (Illustrated section covering Hubley pre-war police motorcycle variations, embossed tank series, and scale progression)

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