Unknown Falcon?

[funk2monk]

Recently purchased this frame on Ebay and when I collected it was told it was an old Raleigh. I googled this and it looked like it was a Raleigh Triathlon. Features which made me think of this are twin water bottle mounts, 531 tubing and cable mounts on top tube.
However now its home and i can see it better it has the word Falcon on the top oval seat stay - one side only?
I'm now not sure what i bought - happy as its light and in reasonable condition.
I have googled Falcon 531 and there's nothing that looks the same?
I will upload more photographs tonight if required. Original Ebay photo attached.

HELP!

 

[midlife]

Falcon were a law unto themselves lol, any more pics ?

 

[funk2monk]

Falcon were a law unto themselves lol, any more pics ?

Hi midlife, I will send some over tonight.

 

[biggs682]

Got to love a mystery that shouldn't be a mystery

 

[classic33]

 

[midlife]

With the braze ons and under BB guides it's into the 80's..... Reminds me of a Shane Sutton Special

 

[southcoast]

The Falcon Competitor came in white with shimano gears. As others have said more pics would be helpful.

 

[funk2monk]

Well as promised and requested here are some more photographs. Not sure the word Falcon will be visible in the photo. The white is a pearlescent finish. I can not see a frame number yet.
Over to you the experts to update me please.

 

[funk2monk]

The crack is in the paint and not the frame!! It looks like the frame has been powder coated. Could explain why the word Falcon is not visible?

 

[raleighnut]

Well it's not a Raleigh.

 

[midlife]

Blimey that finish is thick.... Even for a Falcon lol. Looks refinished.

Frame could be from a "Victory"? They had falcon panto'd on the seat stay caps...

 

[southcoast]

Any sign of the original colour?

 

[classic33]

What's the marking on the rear seat stay?

 

[biggs682]

What's the marking on the rear seat stay?

OP said Falcon

 

[funk2monk]

Any sign of the original colour?

Im not able to see any trace of original colour? Perhaps it was originally white and re-painted over??