Antique R.E.O. small gasoline engine RUPP Black Widow?

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Antique R.E.O. small gasoline engine RUPP Black Widow? Minibike Engine runs great, currently starts with a ripcord. 4 stroke - burns regular gas breathes through a UniFilter (green foam in pic) The silver colored Manufacturer Plate INCLUDES: 1.Title R.E. OLDS MOTORS INC. Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A. 2.Logo - R.E.O 3.Model #556 4.Type = A 5.Serial # = 148XX 6.Fuel Recommendations - Regular Gasoline 7.Oil Recommendations = 10 - 30 W with temp. guidelines 8.Air Filter Care (Bath and/or gauze type) 9.Storage Instructions >>>Very legible tag; (Probably why engine is still thriving.) As for the RUPP- The seat back is ripped at the bottom- No Fenders or headlight Rims are rusty but mech. OK - holding air in decent tires I don't know if this is a Black Widow for sure -that is the closest match I saw. This machine is presently geared with an 11 tooth sprocket on the jackshaft. This results in a top speed of about walking speed. It was designed for hunting morel mushrooms. Less than 3/4 throttle requires your feet to dab along. You may want a higher speed and this would require a common sprocket with more teeth. I MAY deliver your item to you. DEPENDING on the final price, YOUR TOWN, STATE (or one you could drive to for the transfer), and if you can wait for slightly warmer weather. Let me Explain: If the price is so I am making read more