Samson were motorcycles produced by Reg Samson from 1910 to 1913.
This gentleman was fond of publicitity and the mark RS227 was emblazoned on his own machine. He built motorcycles fitted with a 3½ hp Precision engine that went into a frame of his own design, which also had Druid forks and belt drive.
That same design continued for 1912, and in 1913 he offered an Albion two-speed gearbox and retained the belt drive.
Source: Graces Guide
The New 3½ h.p. "Reg Samson."
An Interesting Machine.
A well-designed 3½ h.p. single on standard lines is the "Reg Samson", which made it début in the last Quarterly Trials, and will be put on the market next season by Reg Samson, of Ladywood Road, Birmingham, the well-known competition rider. The "unit" system is employed, which is now so popular, and renders it an easy matter to remove the entire power plant - engine, magneto, carburetter and silencer in a few minutes. The top tube is dropped, giving a low saddle position, in spite of which the petrol capacity is very large, being over two gallons. There are several good fitments on this very-fully-equipped machine, such as the automatic "spring-up" stand, the flat bag under the carrier and the small separate wallet, to keep the tyre-repair tackle all together and apart from the heavy tools such as big spanners, etc. This is an excellent idea, and we are not surprised that these bags are finding a ready sale. The strong and comfortable Druid forks are fitted, with which an efficient front brake is combined: altogether, the "Reg Samson" appears a sturdy and well-designed machine, which should render a good account of itself in the capable hands of its designer and maker, who is at present marketing several good lines in accessories.
Source: Motor Cycling Magazine.
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