This is my Canadian Coleman 242 marked "10 3" (October 1933). The pump is held in place by one screw. It is not a bayonet fitting. The vent has a fitting that sits in the nut at the top of the burner. It does not have a vent nut. "3" "10 3" "3000" The bottom of the fuel pickup was threaded, but with nothing attached. The jet at the bottom of the fuel pickup is marked "C". This is the mica it came with. In the above photos I have fitted a modern, unmarked, Austramax glass. The vent has holes, not slots, for the bail. The fitting that sits in the nut on the top of the burner. I was not able to remove the NRV at the bottom of the pump tube, but I managed to get it working properly by soaking the pip in oil. Up and running: After testing it with a test mantle, I fitted a 300cp "Love Lantern" mantle. It works very well with this mantle. In ratting through my Coleman spares I found the correct washer for the filler cap (No 603-136; 6c each). This lantern is in very good condition, and given its age, and the fact that I have a couple more of these, it will now become a shelf queen. Cheers Tony
Well fettled and well documented. I enjoyed the presentation. Well done ....... she lives to give pleasure today and tomorrow. Cheers Pete @Tony Press
@Tony Press Your fettle of this 242 has been very informative. Although I have heard of this model, I have never seen one. From your example and fettle I have learnt the following: The hood is lacked into a socket and not held by a ball nut as most of the Colemans are. The bail, that fits into the frame through holes in the hood, not the usual slotted Coleman hoods, is not only the bail but is the hood retaining mechanism. The curiosity of the threaded bottom on the 242’s Fuel/Air tube has me thinking. It looks like it may have been a fuel filter that as screwed onto the thread on the bottom of the FA tube. I have found the instructions for the 242 Junior that lists a tip protector and filter, part number 242-144 Cheers Pete
@Tony Press Much care and attention has gone in to her. Thanks for the excellent presentation, it is extremely useful to see all the parts broken down. You must be pleased.
Pete I think you are right about the filter; but the only thing in the tank was (is) a big lump of solder. I thought about putting a filter on, but decided to spend a lot of time cleaning the tank instead! Cheers Tony
All the correct bells and whistles! The bayonet lockdown was introduced on the Coleman 242A model. The 242 I shot a picture of in an earlier post also has the two holes for the bail and not the slots. These appeared even on the early 242A models for a while before going to the slotted configuration which Coleman kept through the 242C model. I think these 242 models are the best little single mantel lanterns Coleman made. The 200 series are nice but I just like the style of the 242 a little better!
Great presentation Tony. You 242 is looking great and running well. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Norman
Corrigendum: I just looked at this lamp in broad daylight, and the date is “3 3”. The first 3 is stamped at 90° off upright. So March 1933. Tony
