242B Sportlite 5 1947

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  1. adelcoro

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    Model 242B
    Sportlite
    Toronto Canada
    - aluminum air tubes
    - original globe
    - gasoline model

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  2. JEFF JOHNSON

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    A good find.:thumbup:
     
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    Great globe!
     
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    That’s a fine looking 242B, @adelcoro.

    How common are aluminium air tubes on this and similar styles of Coleman lanterns?

    Tony
     
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    Another great find. In my experience the aluminium air tubes are on 1947 242 only.
    I have three with them, none of my 1947 249 have aluminium air tubes.
     
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    Some 1946 models also have aluminum air tubes

    Agostino
     
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  7. adelcoro

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    Here is a 1946 236 Major
    - Aluminum air tubes and steel plated globe rest
     

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