Fleetwing Flash Spring Top Marked 48-5601-M -
Condition as shown; there are 4 springs under the sled top where it connects to the runner.
Steerable, Wood, Metal trim, c 1948
Auto-Wheel Coaster Co. Inc.
251 - Model Number
North Tonawanda, NY USA
Wood Northern White Ash
Runners High Carbon Spring Steel
Pat.No. 2034984
The Auto-Wheel Coaster Co. was formed in the late 1800's and continued to make sleds and wagons into the early 1960's.
The sleds dimensions are :
Length 52"
Width(Across Seat) 15 1/4"
Width(Across Steering) 26"
Web info:
http://www.nthistorymuseum.org/Collections/autowheel.html
