If I had to guess after reading multiple posts on this and other forum, this is an early version of the Hasag 51A, possibly from the 1920's. I would love to hear the opinion of the experts on this one. Specific details I noticed: The hood has only small round holes a nesh type collar, not slotted like the collar of the later versions Grey control wheel for the pricker Fuel lid style I have only sofar seen on a PIFCO Hasag 51 in this post 1925 Pifco 1405 1920's style logo on the tank next to the HASAG name A badge with "51A" soldered to the bottom of the tank (unfortunately no date stamp) This lantern was found without a glass, currently running on a cracked surplus glass to run it outside in the wind. It runs bright and quiet on kerosene, with an old Radius 300-400 CP mantle. The jet was worn so it was replaced with a new Swiss Hasag 551 jet. The condition of this lantern could be better. The the cage is rusted and the tank has quite some pitting and the pricker needs some work, but it may look a bit better after a thorough cleanup.
A well built and stylish lamp. Thank you for the detailed pictures. I enjoy the “it’s different but it’s the same” aspect of the early lanterns.
Hi Brenneman, Here you have a Hasag N ° 51 which looks to me from the twenties with a first generation intermediate collar with the needle control in red Pertinax. The tank cap is really special and complex for depressurizing the lantern. The result of your restoration is perfect. Know that you have on this lantern a modern jet made in Japan, I have a package of 50 units the label says made in Japan. Also know that normally you can adapt a jet of Radius N ° 115 or 119 without problem the needle rod of N ° 115 or 119 is also suitable. Thanks for the light of this old Oldtimer, take care of this treasure. Best regards, Titoo.
Indeed it was! The similarities with the early Coleman lanterns are striking My guess was that it was indeed a lantern from the 1920’s. Thank you for the tip on the Radius 115/119 jets and needles, I will give them a try to make it more authentic!
