Samson colors

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JeffreyMead1701
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Samson colors

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Obscure question: I know the text on the tail vane sheet of Samson mills was always black, but what color were the main castings and hubs painted? I've seen a restored AirFlow with bright green castings, a restored Samson M with red castings, and an S with black. Were there different colors for different models? The "Field Guide" doesn't say anything about the colors of the castings.
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This green was found underneath the bolt on chain assembly of an Airflow so I believe it to be the original green.
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Stover, (Samson) color of mills was black for the most part. I will accept that the AirFlow was green.

I have painted them red, because the customers like it better, and so do I. I don't think the windmill police are working this area, so I sleep ok.
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windybob wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:21 am I don't think the windmill police are working this area, so I sleep ok.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks, guys...as always, your knowledge is appreciated! :D
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My 20' Samson S was black body and black lettering. And what field guide are you referring to?
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A Field Guide to American Windmills By T. Lindsay Baker
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FWIW, our AirFlow is also green.
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