Re: 5 dollar lantern
[Re: danny clifton]
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My buddy just had a major garage sale and had 3 of those lanterns and he couldn't give them away. I have 2 or I would have taken them.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
[Re: danny clifton]
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06/13/21 01:57 PM
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That date shows made In August of 1983 or 1988, can’t see last #, old eyes, LOL.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
[Re: danny clifton]
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06/13/21 03:24 PM
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Nice! Bug magnet though lol
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
[Re: danny clifton]
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06/13/21 03:25 PM
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Stoves have same deal, if not on bottom, look at the tabs on red fuel tank.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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06/13/21 06:52 PM
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I buy a lot of antiques and when the Coleman collecting craze hit I was smart enough to start buying them. I currently have around 60 of them from the early 1900's to current. Some are some very collectible, high-roller lanterns that are all going to get sold at some point soon. My best one is a lantern I picked up at a gun show locally. It was originally made in 1919 by Knight Lighting Co. in Chicago. Otto Bernz, of blowtorch fame, bought up some of them and installed the pumps he used on his blowtorches. Mine has that and the lantern itself is made of copper. It was in such nice shape when I bought it I was a little concerned it might be a repop but later found it is an original. The best resource on Coleman lanterns and stoves I have found is www.colemancollectorsforum.com There's a ton of folks on there that have been collecting and reviving Coleman GPA's (gas pressured appliances) for a long time, and they are very good about offering advice and help for someone that may need some repair or collecting help. It's a great resource for finding defunct parts, etc. Moosetrot
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
[Re: danny clifton]
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06/13/21 07:49 PM
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There is a place in Lancaster, Pa. called the Coleman shop or Station. Was there couple years back, they have a bunch of parts for Coleman’s. I did some flea markets in that area, lanterns n stove bring good money in that area, a lot of Amish families.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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06/13/21 07:55 PM
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I wouldnt call myself a collector but I am a fan of their lanterns and stoves. I have two stoves. A large one and a small one. I still use their stuff for its intended purpose. Camping. Often while trapping.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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06/13/21 08:19 PM
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Moosetrot you're a bit behind me, I think I am pushing 100. Most are stored to preserve and prevent further decay. Many have been restored or cleaned up to function. I have given more than a few to young woods bums as a start to their camping gear collection and nighttime adventure gear. I give them with no mantles or fuel, I show them how to install mantles, add fuel, pump and fire them up! My grandsons wanted the bottoms engraved, so I did. Grandsons lanterns are dated on their birthdays.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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06/13/21 09:20 PM
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A while back I got really lucky. My Birthday Lantern, made in March of 1953, is kind of scarce. I was on a little online auction, saw what looked like a decent older lantern and bought it really cheap. Picked it up and when I put it in the truck I finally looked at the bottom...3 of 53! It's hanging in our living room.
Moosetrot Them Colemans are made to last. My birthday lantern is a model 200 single, 1963. Burgundy top when lit, turns back red when cools. Still has the tank bottom tool kit with wrench and silklite mantles. Nice find Danny, I have had good luck with the cheap Walmart fuel, burns as good as Coleman.
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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06/13/21 10:22 PM
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Angie and others, when I get back around home and dig out the 2 little battery powered lanterns I will make a post about them.
They one I left on has a fake paint and patina finish and even a little fluttering valve that replicates flame. I got it at a last stop outfitters b4 a big trip but have learned to love it. Maybe the best 20 bucks I ever spent on camping gear because there is no heat or fumes making it tent safe or even child friendly
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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06/13/21 10:39 PM
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Like Danny this hiss of a good ol Coleman is music to my very soul but yeah they design of these new LED lanterns is impressive. Mirrors magnify a small LED and anybody that hasn't tried them will be impressed
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Re: 5 dollar lantern
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07/17/21 02:02 PM
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Nice shape for August 88'. Good buy
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