Coleman 242B

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  1. AndrewA

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    Hi all,

    Struggling with this Australian made 242B and dating it, I've attached three pictures of the same fount from different angles, and I can't decide if its 51 or 61, number on the other side is 1. Would be early if its 51 from what i've read. WhatsApp Image 2026-06-10 at 11.42.29 PM.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2026-06-10 at 11.42.14 PM.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2026-06-10 at 11.42.29 PM (1).jpeg

    What do you all think?
     
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    Sharp top edge so looks like a 5 .
    Probably need to compare it to a clearly stamped 5 or 6 on an Australian Coleman lantern.
     
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    In my opinion, it's 51.
     
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    looks like 51 from here Andrew ?
     
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    PS I have two both from 1951 so not uncommon.
     

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