Coleman quick-lite

So I was looking through a lot of Coleman’s lanterns that I got from my grandfather and this one caught my eye. I wann know if it’s rare and worth saving.

 

It's not that rare, but in my opinion, it's well worth saving!

 

Ok, so you know where I can find parts for this because I’m not trying to wire brush for ten hours to have a coat hanger wire as a frame.

 

They are closed at the moment but for future reference
Old Coleman Parts
will probably have all the parts you may need.

 

Thank you good sir.

 

Your fount is a perfect candidate.

Chrome / nickel founts

others will know better but I think the 8 & 6 stamp marks indicate June, 1928 build date.

 

Can you guys help me find a model and year on this one. Yes I know there is a name, but you can’t blame me for that.

 

@Matty and @Levi Tomey
Matty is correct your fount is dated June 1928.
Cheers
Pete

 

Ok ok. So I’m new to this. What is a fount, and which lantern is 1928.

 

A fount is a tank and your first lantern was made in 1928.

There will be more information stamped on the bottom of the tank of your second lantern.

 

Ok, so after some very sketchy camp fuel removal and now sitting in the garage during a random thunderstorm later, here is what is on the bottom of the second lantern. Also there was an alarming red color at the end of the fuel stream.

 

Looks like 1960, taken from the "60" stamp on the right hand side of the base of the fount. I cannot make out the month, this should be stamped on the left hand side. Hope this helps.

 

Could you guys see a model at all?

 

It's a 228 of some persuasion (228B 228C, etc.), the model number should be stamped on the collar, try some gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and see if it's there. You may also find a magnifying glass useful.

Henry.

 

I can find all of this later because I’m gonna sandblast and repaint it (please don’t get triggered). Just remember your talking to a complete stranger to all thing pressure lamp, so I don’t know what a collar is. Plus, if you lantern guys think this is interesting, I have 5 others in working condition that I know nothing about.

 

Agree with @Henry Plews 228 (it has a large hood), as it is 1960 that should make it a 228E. The fuel cap is from a later model, possibly a replacement (a one piece cap) than I'd expect on a 1960 228E. As Henry stated have a look at the collar, the model number should be stamped on that.

 

Bro, what is a collar

 

The collar is the part between the tank and the frame which holds the glass and all of your lanterns etc., will be of interest.

 

@Levi Tomey It would be of use to you to visit the Old Coleman Parts website, and down load the Parts list for the 220C, 220D, 220E - this diagram will cover your model in terms of parts and you can better understand what we are referring to. It shows all the parts and names them. I found it really useful when starting. Hope this helps.

 

Big Bucks Big Bucks. BAM No Wammi’s it is indeed a 228E. Um. While I’m trapped here, do you guys wanna tell me how to take this apart to see if the inside is brutally destroyed as shown on the pump

 

@Levi Tomey follow this link to OCP for the parts diagram: https://www.oldcolemanparts.com/diagrams/220DEF-228DEF.jpg

 

Well actually. I just want to get rid of the paint and marker, so maybe soak in vinegar and then paint stripper?

 

Yep. Way to go.

Tony

 

Is it ok to just dunk it in whole or should I still take it apart

 

Upon closer inspection this lantern is actually caked with rust on the inside, so I’ll find another one of the other five lanterns. If one of you guys want this one, I’m probably going to sell it so message me.

 

@Mackburner The Portable Pressure Lighting catalogue of Neil McRae's (PLC) is a must if you wish to quickly learn to identify lamps and lanterns. Even if the lamp listed doesn't have an image, Neil gives them all a description. You can look at your lamp and know which one he is talking about because he describes the variations between models and you just visually check what you have in front of you matches the description.

The PLC is far too far underused by collectors, certainly collectors like me that struggle to know what Models lantern this is or what Model lamp that is.

Neil's PLC covers an extraordinary amount of manufactures and even more extraordinary amount of their product.

Coleman is heavily documented in the PLC and you will be able to understand how to tell (for instance) a 228B from a 228C. The PLC will allow you to ascertain if the lamp you are looking at on ebay or Craigs List is the Model the seller says it is. You will be able to tell if the lantern you are looking at (photo) is an American or Canadian made 228B.

You will be able to understand what the big hooded (vent) Model No is, as opposed to the small hood version (further for instance)

Despite the massive catalogue of Model No's, of course there will be times when a lamp has been missed or, it may be that you have one that is very rare and has not been found in catalogues or other documentation.

I think Neil charges about $20 (one time) for access to his 50 years of collecting knowledge as well as other collectors contributions to the PLC. Neil updates his PLC as more information comes to light.

You and anyone else will not be sorry. It is absolutely amazing. A lousy $20 will give you a lifetime of knowledge at your finger tips. Neil will send you a link by email, you don't need to wait for a week until a CD arrives. Once Neil has seen your request, shortly afterwards, you are good to strap yourself in.

 

I don't think many American collectors would pay more than $5 for the lantern. I'm only telling you this so your expectations aren't too high or if you feel a potential buyer is trying - to use an American term - low ball you.

 

Yes I figured.

 

I see a figure '2' at the left hand side but I don't know whether that indicates February or 2nd quarter. Either way, first half of 1960.



My money would be on February...

 

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