I think a stray zero might have snuck into the house while you weren't looking...:content: But seriously, 0.02 mm is about the thickness of a...
And that's the root of your problem- those glasses are noticeably oversized in diameter and won't fit lanterns with cast frames; they are also...
Very nice and very little used:definitely worth posting in the Gallery. Do you have any paperwork, instructions or the like in the box as well?...
That particular version of the 300x would have been made between 1950 and 1952 as far as we know. That one looks to be pretty much complete and...
I've found that a 16" size plastic tool box,without the lift out tray, is a good fit for a Tilley Guardsman, with enough space for spirit can,...
Looks like it could be IGNIS ?
As you're not bothered about trashing the knob, maybe cutting down the length of it with a fine toothed saw so you can split it to get it off?
Prior to about 1950 the frame rods were turned down at the ends and riveted over, after that they were drilled and tapped for 5BA screws. So you...
IIRC the nuts that hold the reflector on are actually table lamp gallery nuts, also obtainable from base camp. The thread is 4BA.
Sorry for late reply, have only just seen your post! If it's the original control it will screw on. They can be a pain to get loose; I use...
Nice, probably made around 1947 as it has the earlier style filler cap. Looks fairly complete and original apart from the glass, should fettle up...
Date wise, 300X '50 to '52 the M1 say '70 to '78- they're hard to narrow down further. Hoods: '50's green and '70's green are noticeably...
Yes, probably 2000'ish as they have the short cylinder glass and the guard ring around the frame.
Date. The earlier ones aren't plated. The Tilley experts will probably have a better idea, but I think the plain copper with the stamp might be...
The real joke is that BA is actually metric, but respecified in decimal inches, which is why the dimensions come out looking so weird......
I thought it best to check, as W&B were prone to using odd number BA sizes at times...
Just checked and it is indeed 2BA.
You have the last version of the 300x, made from 1950 to 1952 (approximately). Compared to a Petromax lantern it's pretty simple to get going, but...
OK, looks like ex-MOD 320 from the 1990's. Good workhorse lanterns and parts won't be a problem.
I'm 54 in October, and it still is...!
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