Gallery: 1948 Bike With 13 Shotguns Probably Wouldn't Fly Today

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    *Caption from LIFE: "Gangbusters Bike mounts 13 shotguns, two revolvers, six bayonets, flare gun."* *Photo: Wallace Kirkland—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images*
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    *Caption from LIFE: "Four-man bicycle is powered by five chains and has brakes on both its wheels. The bike was built by Art Rothschild (top position) who broke three ribs while learning how to ride it."* *Photo: Wallace Kirkland—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images*
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    *Caption from LIFE: "Bedstead Bike was dreamed up by Joe Steinlauf, who got the idea while lying around in bed one morning."* *Photo: George Skadding—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images*
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    *Bicycle, Chicago, 1948.* *Photo: Wallace Kirkland—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images*
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    *Caption from LIFE: "Square-wheeled bike held by Bernard Steinlauf was built by son Dave after seeing a bicycle wreck."* *Photo: Wallace Kirkland—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images*
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